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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance (as coach)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The support letters describe individual student improvements and contributions to the petitioner's organization but do not demonstrate original contributions of major significance in the field at large. The letters lack specific examples of how the beneficiary's work significantly impacted the field, such as through widely adopted coaching techniques.
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The support letters describe individual student improvements and contributions to the petitioner's organization but do not demonstrate original contributions of major significance in the field at large. The letters lack specific examples of how the beneficiary's work significantly impacted the field, such as through widely adopted coaching techniques.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material (as coach)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The one relevant coaching article appeared in a publication with only local/regional circulation of 35,014, and the petitioner did not establish that it constitutes major media with significant national or international distribution.
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The one relevant coaching article appeared in a publication with only local/regional circulation of 35,014, and the petitioner did not establish that it constitutes major media with significant national or international distribution.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
Though AAO indicated that a formal final merits determination was unnecessary given the failure at step 1, it reviewed the aggregate evidence and found the petitioner had not demonstrated the requisite level of extraordinary ability.
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Though AAO indicated that a formal final merits determination was unnecessary given the failure at step 1, it reviewed the aggregate evidence and found the petitioner had not demonstrated the requisite level of extraordinary ability.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or remuneration (as coach)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The BLS average statistics for coaches generally do not establish that the beneficiary's salary is high compared to others in his specific field. The comparison to the petitioner's own rate schedule is also insufficient, as the criterion requires comparison to others in the field at large.
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The BLS average statistics for coaches generally do not establish that the beneficiary's salary is high compared to others in his specific field. The comparison to the petitioner's own rate schedule is also insufficient, as the criterion requires comparison to others in the field at large.
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The AFM provision allowing consideration of athletic achievements does not permit relying on athletic achievements to meet a criterion as a coach. The petitioner did not submit evidence of prizes or awards for the beneficiary's performance as a coach.
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The AFM provision allowing consideration of athletic achievements does not permit relying on athletic achievements to meet a criterion as a coach. The petitioner did not submit evidence of prizes or awards for the beneficiary's performance as a coach.
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In July 2009 the beneficiary was ranked in the top out of 1,869 male professional tennis players. Based on the aggregate evidence including rankings, the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence to meet this criterion.
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In July 2009 the beneficiary was ranked in the top out of 1,869 male professional tennis players. Based on the aggregate evidence including rankings, the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence to meet this criterion.
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Petitioner acknowledged in its RFE response that the beneficiary's membership did not meet the plain language requirements, and did not assert eligibility under this criterion on appeal, thereby abandoning the claim.
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Petitioner acknowledged in its RFE response that the beneficiary's membership did not meet the plain language requirements, and did not assert eligibility under this criterion on appeal, thereby abandoning the claim.
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original contributions of major significance (as athlete)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The letters describe the beneficiary's rankings and contributions to collegiate teams but do not identify any original concept, strategy, or improvement he introduced to the field. Rankings alone do not constitute an original contribution of major significance.
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The letters describe the beneficiary's rankings and contributions to collegiate teams but do not identify any original concept, strategy, or improvement he introduced to the field. Rankings alone do not constitute an original contribution of major significance.
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Being accessible on the Internet does not automatically make a publication major media. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the relevant publications had significant national or international circulation or influence. Circulation evidence was only partially provided and showed only regional reach.
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Being accessible on the Internet does not automatically make a publication major media. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the relevant publications had significant national or international circulation or influence. Circulation evidence was only partially provided and showed only regional reach.
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