Search a substantial collection of case-specific reasoning, then narrow it by petition, field, legal issue, or date.
This expanded collection favors source-backed access over perfect automated classification. Fields, labels, summaries, and relevance may contain errors; records marked ‘broader context’ need extra care. Review the cited source before relying on any record. These appeals and motions do not show approval odds or denial rates, and are not legal advice or a prediction.
EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
The AAO explicitly declined to conduct a final merits determination because the petitioner failed to meet the threshold requirement of qualifying evidence under at least three criteria.
Why this is useful
Use the reasoning to identify the specific factual or documentary gap AAO considered material.
View full reasoning +
The AAO explicitly declined to conduct a final merits determination because the petitioner failed to meet the threshold requirement of qualifying evidence under at least three criteria.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2014-01-02_01_B2203; source_row=17431 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than an available U.S. worker
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO held the recommendation letters had little probative value due to identical language, the petitioner's conference presentations and association membership did not demonstrate impact on the field, and a shortage of similarly qualified workers does not establish NIW eligibility.
Why this is useful
See which endeavor-specific facts mattered to the waiver analysis beyond a preference to self-petition.
View full reasoning +
AAO held the recommendation letters had little probative value due to identical language, the petitioner's conference presentations and association membership did not demonstrate impact on the field, and a shortage of similarly qualified workers does not establish NIW eligibility.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2013-12-30_01_B5203; source_row=17424 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
Labor certification requires advanced degree professional
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO read the plain language of the labor certification, particularly H.14's acceptance of 'a combination of degrees,' as indicating the employer would accept a combination of degrees as a substitute for a bachelor's degree, meaning the position does not require an advanced degree. Counsel's contrary interpretation was unsupported by documentary evidence.
Why this is useful
Use the reasoning to identify the specific factual or documentary gap AAO considered material.
View full reasoning +
AAO read the plain language of the labor certification, particularly H.14's acceptance of 'a combination of degrees,' as indicating the employer would accept a combination of degrees as a substitute for a bachelor's degree, meaning the position does not require an advanced degree. Counsel's contrary interpretation was unsupported by documentary evidence.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2013-12-26_02_B5203; source_row=17418 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
Beneficiary meets labor certification requirements by priority date
Why AAO was not persuaded
Employment letters were defective for failing to include signatory titles and job duty descriptions; the petitioner's own letter could not establish qualifying experience because J.21 of the labor certification stated the experience was gained in a substantially comparable position with the petitioner; and multiple inconsistencies between the labor certification, employment letters, and Form G-325A were unresolved by indepe…
Why this is useful
Use the reasoning to identify the specific factual or documentary gap AAO considered material.
View full reasoning +
Employment letters were defective for failing to include signatory titles and job duty descriptions; the petitioner's own letter could not establish qualifying experience because J.21 of the labor certification stated the experience was gained in a substantially comparable position with the petitioner; and multiple inconsistencies between the labor certification, employment letters, and Form G-325A were unresolved by independent objective evidence.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2013-12-26_02_B5203; source_row=17419 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
Wages from the affiliated entity cannot be credited without evidence of a financial obligation; tax returns show negative net income and negative net current assets for both 2010 and 2011; Sonegawa-type totality argument lacks evidentiary support.
Why this is useful
Use the reasoning to identify the specific factual or documentary gap AAO considered material.
View full reasoning +
Wages from the affiliated entity cannot be credited without evidence of a financial obligation; tax returns show negative net income and negative net current assets for both 2010 and 2011; Sonegawa-type totality argument lacks evidentiary support.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2013-12-26_01_B5203; source_row=17416 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
five years of qualifying experience required by ETA Form 9089
Why AAO was not persuaded
If the affiliated entity is treated as the same employer (as petitioner urges for ability-to-pay), then experience there cannot count, leaving only 52 of the required 60 months.
Why this is useful
Use the reasoning to identify the specific factual or documentary gap AAO considered material.
View full reasoning +
If the affiliated entity is treated as the same employer (as petitioner urges for ability-to-pay), then experience there cannot count, leaving only 52 of the required 60 months.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2013-12-26_01_B5203; source_row=17417 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c