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The criterion applies to the performing arts, and the Petitioner did not demonstrate his work as an options market consultant and educator falls within the performing arts. Additionally, his net commissions were only approximately $2,000, which does not show commercial success.
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The criterion applies to the performing arts, and the Petitioner did not demonstrate his work as an options market consultant and educator falls within the performing arts. Additionally, his net commissions were only approximately $2,000, which does not show commercial success.
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Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO conducted an aggregate review despite not being required to do so, and found the record did not confirm sustained national or international acclaim or placement within the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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AAO conducted an aggregate review despite not being required to do so, and found the record did not confirm sustained national or international acclaim or placement within the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
The manual was not published and instead served as a teaching aid for seminars. Because it did not appear in professional or major trade publications or other major media, it cannot satisfy this criterion.
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The manual was not published and instead served as a teaching aid for seminars. Because it did not appear in professional or major trade publications or other major media, it cannot satisfy this criterion.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner provided evidence of his work displayed at artistic exhibitions, including a certificate showing work shown at multiple exhibitions.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner provided evidence of his work displayed at artistic exhibitions, including a certificate showing work shown at multiple exhibitions.
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The AAO found the citation count insufficient to demonstrate major significance, as the Petitioner did not show researchers relied significantly on his findings rather than merely referencing them as background. Recommendation letters were conclusory, described future rather than current impact, and failed to explain how the Petitioner's work had significantly influenced the field.
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The AAO found the citation count insufficient to demonstrate major significance, as the Petitioner did not show researchers relied significantly on his findings rather than merely referencing them as background. Recommendation letters were conclusory, described future rather than current impact, and failed to explain how the Petitioner's work had significantly influenced the field.
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The AAO performed an alternative aggregate review of the record and concluded the Petitioner had not demonstrated the level of expertise required, noting this review was not strictly required given the threshold failure.
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The AAO performed an alternative aggregate review of the record and concluded the Petitioner had not demonstrated the level of expertise required, noting this review was not strictly required given the threshold failure.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO affirmed the Director's finding. The Petitioner did not address this criterion on appeal and the requirements for the honor society (dissertation and/or limited published articles) were not shown to constitute outstanding achievements in the field.
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The AAO affirmed the Director's finding. The Petitioner did not address this criterion on appeal and the requirements for the honor society (dissertation and/or limited published articles) were not shown to constitute outstanding achievements in the field.
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Petitioner holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering and asks AAO to lower the threshold to a secondary school certificate; AAO finds no authority to do so and notes the record does not establish exceptional ability either.
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Petitioner holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering and asks AAO to lower the threshold to a secondary school certificate; AAO finds no authority to do so and notes the record does not establish exceptional ability either.
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AAO previously found that the petitioner's thesis did not appear in a professional or major trade publication or other major media, and his other article was published after the filing date.
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AAO previously found that the petitioner's thesis did not appear in a professional or major trade publication or other major media, and his other article was published after the filing date.
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