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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherMaster’s
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the Petitioner's eight-year national team membership, multiple top-three international competition finishes worth hundreds of IJF ranking points, expert letters from Olympic gold medalists, and major news coverage together establish sustained national and international acclaim and that the Petitioner is among the small percentage at the top of the field.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's eight-year national team membership, multiple top-three international competition finishes worth hundreds of IJF ranking points, expert letters from Olympic gold medalists, and major news coverage together establish sustained national and international acclaim and that the Petitioner is among the small percentage at the top of the field.
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continuing work in area of extraordinary ability (athlete-to-coach transition)
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the Petitioner's recent competitive acclaim (competing through late 2013, filing in May 2014), immediate transition to national-level coaching, formal coaching education (bachelor's and master's in physical education), and Class 1 and Class 2 judo coaching licenses collectively establish that coaching is within his area of expertise.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's recent competitive acclaim (competing through late 2013, filing in May 2014), immediate transition to national-level coaching, formal coaching education (bachelor's and master's in physical education), and Class 1 and Class 2 judo coaching licenses collectively establish that coaching is within his area of expertise.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why the evidence was persuasive
The record reflects that the Petitioner won first place in two recognized competitions, qualifying as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field.
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The record reflects that the Petitioner won first place in two recognized competitions, qualifying as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Petitioner that membership on the Korean national judo team constitutes an association membership requiring outstanding achievements as judged by national experts in judo, satisfying this criterion.
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AAO agreed with the Petitioner that membership on the Korean national judo team constitutes an association membership requiring outstanding achievements as judged by national experts in judo, satisfying this criterion.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherMaster’s
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO took administrative notice that Yonhap News Agency is Korea's largest news organization with extensive domestic and international reach, qualifying the Seoul Yonhap News article as published in major media about the Petitioner.
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AAO took administrative notice that Yonhap News Agency is Korea's largest news organization with extensive domestic and international reach, qualifying the Seoul Yonhap News article as published in major media about the Petitioner.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
national in scope
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed benefits would be national in scope. His seizure freedom score tool was not shown to be used or considered outside his institution, and journal publications and conference presentations did not establish national impact.
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The Petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed benefits would be national in scope. His seizure freedom score tool was not shown to be used or considered outside his institution, and journal publications and conference presentations did not establish national impact.
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NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
national interest substantially greater than U.S. worker
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not demonstrate that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than an available U.S. worker with the same minimum qualifications. His evidence showed he is a talented and well-regarded physician but did not show influence on the field as a whole.
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The Petitioner did not demonstrate that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than an available U.S. worker with the same minimum qualifications. His evidence showed he is a talented and well-regarded physician but did not show influence on the field as a whole.
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Discrepancy between number of employees and visa petitions
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that USCIS records, when properly analyzed, showed no material discrepancy between the Petitioner's stated employment of 31 people and its H-1B and I-140 filings; W-2 evidence showed payments to the vast majority of beneficiaries.
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AAO found that USCIS records, when properly analyzed, showed no material discrepancy between the Petitioner's stated employment of 31 people and its H-1B and I-140 filings; W-2 evidence showed payments to the vast majority of beneficiaries.
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