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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO declined to formally conduct a final merits determination because the step-1 threshold was not met, but noted in the alternative that the aggregate evidence does not demonstrate the required level of expertise.
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AAO declined to formally conduct a final merits determination because the step-1 threshold was not met, but noted in the alternative that the aggregate evidence does not demonstrate the required level of expertise.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-27_03_B2203; source_row=19304 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed the petitioner met this criterion based on the letter from the television channel's chief editor confirming the channel broadcasted an episode about the petitioner and that the channel reaches more than 220 million households and 55 million viewers weekly in 200 countries.
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AAO agreed the petitioner met this criterion based on the letter from the television channel's chief editor confirming the channel broadcasted an episode about the petitioner and that the channel reaches more than 220 million households and 55 million viewers weekly in 200 countries.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-27_01_B2203; source_row=19288 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination — sustained national or international acclaim
Why AAO was not persuaded
The petitioner's single qualifying television appearance, unrecognized competition selections, one-time benefit concert performance, fellowship showing potential rather than top-of-field status, and general performing activities do not cumulatively establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the top of the music field.
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The petitioner's single qualifying television appearance, unrecognized competition selections, one-time benefit concert performance, fellowship showing potential rather than top-of-field status, and general performing activities do not cumulatively establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the top of the music field.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-27_01_B2203; source_row=19292 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO explicitly declined to conduct the full final merits determination because the petitioner had not met the threshold of three criteria, but noted in dicta that the evidence in aggregate did not support the required level of expertise.
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AAO explicitly declined to conduct the full final merits determination because the petitioner had not met the threshold of three criteria, but noted in dicta that the evidence in aggregate did not support the required level of expertise.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-27_02_B2203; source_row=19298 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
AAO disagreed with the director's finding. The petitioner's supporting translations lacked compliant certification under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3) and thus had no evidentiary value. The translations that were submitted contained internal inconsistencies (e.g., a 2011 document claiming the petitioner was invited in 2011 to serve on a 2000 committee), and the petitioner failed to submit the foreign language original of a key cer…
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AAO disagreed with the director's finding. The petitioner's supporting translations lacked compliant certification under 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3) and thus had no evidentiary value. The translations that were submitted contained internal inconsistencies (e.g., a 2011 document claiming the petitioner was invited in 2011 to serve on a 2000 committee), and the petitioner failed to submit the foreign language original of a key certificate.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-27_02_B2203; source_row=19295 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
AAO finds the record does not explain how the beneficiary obtained two graduate diplomas in two years while working full-time, and the school was not ACICS-accredited until 2010 although the beneficiary's resume indicates attendance from 2008 to 2010, so the record does not establish a qualifying U.S. MBA from an accredited program.
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AAO finds the record does not explain how the beneficiary obtained two graduate diplomas in two years while working full-time, and the school was not ACICS-accredited until 2010 although the beneficiary's resume indicates attendance from 2008 to 2010, so the record does not establish a qualifying U.S. MBA from an accredited program.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-24_01_B5203; source_row=19285 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
AAO finds inconsistencies (2006 vs. 2002 start date; spouse-signed letter; experience letter post-dating prior employer's dissolution) defeat establishment of the required 10 years of qualifying experience.
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AAO finds inconsistencies (2006 vs. 2002 start date; spouse-signed letter; experience letter post-dating prior employer's dissolution) defeat establishment of the required 10 years of qualifying experience.
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AAO agrees ability to pay was not established but declines to pro-rate the 2013 proffered wage as the Director did, finding pro-ration unwarranted on this record.
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AAO agrees ability to pay was not established but declines to pro-rate the 2013 proffered wage as the Director did, finding pro-ration unwarranted on this record.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2015-04-24_01_B5203; source_row=19283 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c