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NIWNIW · Well positionedNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Social SciencesResearcher
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
national in scope
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the record did not establish that the petitioner's work has impact beyond her own school district; assertions that other districts adopted her methods were unsupported.
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AAO concluded the record did not establish that the petitioner's work has impact beyond her own school district; assertions that other districts adopted her methods were unsupported.
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The petitioner's appellate brief made only a passing reference without substantive argument as to how the submitted evidence qualifies as a major internationally recognized award, which is insufficient to raise that ground on appeal.
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The petitioner's appellate brief made only a passing reference without substantive argument as to how the submitted evidence qualifies as a major internationally recognized award, which is insufficient to raise that ground on appeal.
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leading or critical role for organizations or establishments with distinguished reputation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of a leading or critical role beyond mere membership on the team. Evidence did not establish the organization had a distinguished reputation through independent sources. Support letters were largely conclusory, self-promotional, and at least two contained virtually identical language suggesting they were not the authors' own words.
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The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of a leading or critical role beyond mere membership on the team. Evidence did not establish the organization had a distinguished reputation through independent sources. Support letters were largely conclusory, self-promotional, and at least two contained virtually identical language suggesting they were not the authors' own words.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
The online platforms submitted were not shown to constitute major media. Video hosting sites where anyone can upload content do not qualify, and websites with low traffic rankings and no certified translations did not meet the criterion. Materials merely listing the petitioner as an event participant did not qualify as published material about him relating to his work. Materials not argued on appeal were deemed abandoned.
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The online platforms submitted were not shown to constitute major media. Video hosting sites where anyone can upload content do not qualify, and websites with low traffic rankings and no certified translations did not meet the criterion. Materials merely listing the petitioner as an event participant did not qualify as published material about him relating to his work. Materials not argued on appeal were deemed abandoned.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
Post-filing competitions cannot establish eligibility at time of filing. The competitions' wins did not demonstrate receipt of any prizes or awards, and evidence did not establish the competitions were recognized at the national or international level. Uncertified translations had no evidentiary weight. Photographs and other materials not argued on appeal were deemed abandoned.
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Post-filing competitions cannot establish eligibility at time of filing. The competitions' wins did not demonstrate receipt of any prizes or awards, and evidence did not establish the competitions were recognized at the national or international level. Uncertified translations had no evidentiary weight. Photographs and other materials not argued on appeal were deemed abandoned.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the requirement that the art itself have international artistic value does not demonstrate that the award is nationally or internationally recognized. National and international recognition results from awareness of the accolade in the eyes of the field, which can be shown through media coverage, not merely from the selection criteria provided by the petitioner.
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AAO found that the requirement that the art itself have international artistic value does not demonstrate that the award is nationally or internationally recognized. National and international recognition results from awareness of the accolade in the eyes of the field, which can be shown through media coverage, not merely from the selection criteria provided by the petitioner.
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