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NIWNIW · National importanceEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Materials SciencePhD
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial intrinsic merit
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the record establishes the Petitioner's research is in an area of substantial intrinsic merit.
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AAO found that the record establishes the Petitioner's research is in an area of substantial intrinsic merit.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2016-10-31_02_B5203; source_row=20829 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
At least ten years of full-time experience
Why AAO was not persuaded
The submitted letters do not reflect 10 years of experience, both jobs commenced after the petition was filed, and eligibility must be established at the time of filing.
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The submitted letters do not reflect 10 years of experience, both jobs commenced after the petition was filed, and eligibility must be established at the time of filing.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
license or certification
License or certification for the profession or occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not provide evidence of credentials; the submitted emails were sent after the petition's filing date, do not mention the Petitioner by name, and do not constitute a license or professional certification.
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The Petitioner did not provide evidence of credentials; the submitted emails were sent after the petition's filing date, do not mention the Petitioner by name, and do not constitute a license or professional certification.
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NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
National interest served to substantially greater degree than U.S. worker
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not submit letters of support or documentary evidence showing his work as a journalist or political editor influenced the field as a whole, and he did not establish a past record of demonstrable achievement with influence on the field.
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The Petitioner did not submit letters of support or documentary evidence showing his work as a journalist or political editor influenced the field as a whole, and he did not establish a past record of demonstrable achievement with influence on the field.
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Official academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
While the Petitioner submitted a BA in sociology, he did not provide an official academic record showing the degree relates to journalism, the field for which he seeks classification.
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While the Petitioner submitted a BA in sociology, he did not provide an official academic record showing the degree relates to journalism, the field for which he seeks classification.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherManager
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance in the field
Why AAO was not persuaded
The reference letters were largely conclusory and did not explain how the Petitioner's work substantially impacted the field, influenced other artists, or rose to the level of original contributions of major significance. Work valuable to an employer does not meet the standard of major significance in the field at large.
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The reference letters were largely conclusory and did not explain how the Petitioner's work substantially impacted the field, influenced other artists, or rose to the level of original contributions of major significance. Work valuable to an employer does not meet the standard of major significance in the field at large.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2016-10-27_01_B2203; source_row=20812 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The membership requirements listed for the association did not rise to the level of 'outstanding achievements.' The online information submitted on appeal did not mention membership requirements. The record lacked evidence that members' achievements are judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The membership requirements listed for the association did not rise to the level of 'outstanding achievements.' The online information submitted on appeal did not mention membership requirements. The record lacked evidence that members' achievements are judged by recognized national or international experts.
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