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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleNot established
Case facts
Social Sciences20 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
leading or critical role for organizations or establishments with a distinguished reputation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The evidence showed at most that the petitioner performed a leading or critical role in specific projects sponsored by organizations, not a leading or critical role for the organizations or establishments as a whole, as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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The evidence showed at most that the petitioner performed a leading or critical role in specific projects sponsored by organizations, not a leading or critical role for the organizations or establishments as a whole, as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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The AAO disagreed with the director's finding that this criterion was met. The evidence did not establish that the petitioner's activities as a student member included participation as a judge of others' work, and a letter stating she reviewed for organizations and journals lacked a stated basis of knowledge.
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The AAO disagreed with the director's finding that this criterion was met. The evidence did not establish that the petitioner's activities as a student member included participation as a judge of others' work, and a letter stating she reviewed for organizations and journals lacked a stated basis of knowledge.
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ETA Form 9089 requires a professional holding an advanced degree
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Form 9089 alternative requirements allow qualification with a three-year foreign degree plus a one-year postgraduate diploma or Associate Membership equivalent, which is less than a U.S. bachelor's plus five years' experience or a master's degree.
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The Form 9089 alternative requirements allow qualification with a three-year foreign degree plus a one-year postgraduate diploma or Associate Membership equivalent, which is less than a U.S. bachelor's plus five years' experience or a master's degree.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material in major media
What the decision said
The petitioner submitted evidence for this criterion but did not identify any factual or legal error in the director's denial on appeal, so the AAO deemed the claim abandoned.
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The petitioner submitted evidence for this criterion but did not identify any factual or legal error in the director's denial on appeal, so the AAO deemed the claim abandoned.
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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
The petitioner submitted over twenty support letters, but AAO found them insufficient in quality: many addressed only local community impact, others were conclusory or from immediate colleagues without specific examples of field-wide influence, and no letters demonstrated that the petitioner had already influenced his field.
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The petitioner submitted over twenty support letters, but AAO found them insufficient in quality: many addressed only local community impact, others were conclusory or from immediate colleagues without specific examples of field-wide influence, and no letters demonstrated that the petitioner had already influenced his field.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
What the decision said
The petitioner failed to challenge this criterion on appeal; additionally, AAO affirmed that criterion (vii) is limited to the visual arts and does not apply to a performing musician.
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The petitioner failed to challenge this criterion on appeal; additionally, AAO affirmed that criterion (vii) is limited to the visual arts and does not apply to a performing musician.
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authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
The record includes evidence that the petitioner published a number of scholarly articles, a handbook, a playbook, and a book, satisfying this criterion.
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The record includes evidence that the petitioner published a number of scholarly articles, a handbook, a playbook, and a book, satisfying this criterion.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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OtherFaculty
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
The petitioner compared his salary to the average for all occupations and average for all coaches but failed to demonstrate a 'high' salary in comparison to similarly situated coaches. Furthermore, the petitioner did not submit primary documentary evidence (tax forms or bank statements) showing he actually received the contracted amounts.
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The petitioner compared his salary to the average for all occupations and average for all coaches but failed to demonstrate a 'high' salary in comparison to similarly situated coaches. Furthermore, the petitioner did not submit primary documentary evidence (tax forms or bank statements) showing he actually received the contracted amounts.
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leading or critical role for organizations or establishments with distinguished reputation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO withdrew the director's finding. The club letters were self-promotional and insufficient to show the club had a distinguished reputation. The criterion requires plural 'organizations or establishments,' and evidence for additional organizations (U.S. teams) postdated the filing. The petitioner's assistant coaching role for the national team did not establish a leading or critical role.
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The AAO withdrew the director's finding. The club letters were self-promotional and insufficient to show the club had a distinguished reputation. The criterion requires plural 'organizations or establishments,' and evidence for additional organizations (U.S. teams) postdated the filing. The petitioner's assistant coaching role for the national team did not establish a leading or critical role.
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