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NIWNIW · Well positionedEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherMaster’s
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
national in scope
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO did not disturb the director's finding that the petitioner's proposed benefit is national in scope.
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AAO did not disturb the director's finding that the petitioner's proposed benefit is national in scope.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
national in scope
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the petitioner's arguments about national education policy goals describe collective impacts rather than the national scope of her individual employment. Her direct influence does not extend beyond her own classroom and immediate school.
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AAO found that the petitioner's arguments about national education policy goals describe collective impacts rather than the national scope of her individual employment. Her direct influence does not extend beyond her own classroom and immediate school.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
Petitioner submitted only a job offer rather than evidence of actual salary earned, and the prevailing wage figures reflect the wage paid to the majority of fully competent managers, not high salaries relative to those in the field.
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Petitioner submitted only a job offer rather than evidence of actual salary earned, and the prevailing wage figures reflect the wage paid to the majority of fully competent managers, not high salaries relative to those in the field.
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leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
Why AAO was not persuaded
Letters discussed prospective duties at petitioner; no organizational chart showing position within hierarchy; self-promotional materials insufficient to show distinguished reputation; new appellate testimonials not accepted.
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Letters discussed prospective duties at petitioner; no organizational chart showing position within hierarchy; self-promotional materials insufficient to show distinguished reputation; new appellate testimonials not accepted.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
Initial letters were vague and limited to former coworkers describing internal contributions; the regulation requires impact beyond the employer; new appellate letters cannot be considered under Soriano/Obaigbena.
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Initial letters were vague and limited to former coworkers describing internal contributions; the regulation requires impact beyond the employer; new appellate letters cannot be considered under Soriano/Obaigbena.
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NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
PhysicsPhD
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
national interest substantially greater than U.S. worker
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the petitioner had not demonstrated a past record of individual achievement sufficient to project future benefit substantially greater than a U.S. worker. His expert letters were not corroborated by objective evidence, and the claim that the field would suffer without him was not supported. His prospective benefit was speculative.
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AAO found that the petitioner had not demonstrated a past record of individual achievement sufficient to project future benefit substantially greater than a U.S. worker. His expert letters were not corroborated by objective evidence, and the claim that the field would suffer without him was not supported. His prospective benefit was speculative.
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