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NIWNIW · Well positionedNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Medicine / Clinical
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
national in scope
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO found that the petitioner's Chicago and Houston collaborators were former OUHSC colleagues and active collaborators, not evidence of wider national influence, and his participation in a multi-site trial was limited to drawing up local protocols for OUHSC with no input into procedures at other locations.
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The AAO found that the petitioner's Chicago and Houston collaborators were former OUHSC colleagues and active collaborators, not evidence of wider national influence, and his participation in a multi-site trial was limited to drawing up local protocols for OUHSC with no input into procedures at other locations.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot addressedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Medicine / Clinical
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial intrinsic merit
What the decision said
The AAO did not explicitly analyze the first prong, focusing its analysis on whether the petitioner has demonstrated national benefit substantially greater than a U.S. worker.
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The AAO did not explicitly analyze the first prong, focusing its analysis on whether the petitioner has demonstrated national benefit substantially greater than a U.S. worker.
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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 remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO found the FLC Wage data was for a generic 'editor' position that did not match the petitioner's actual job duties, was geographically limited to the LA area, and in any event documenting wages above the average is insufficient under the regulation which requires evidence of a high salary in relation to others in the field.
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The AAO found the FLC Wage data was for a generic 'editor' position that did not match the petitioner's actual job duties, was geographically limited to the LA area, and in any event documenting wages above the average is insufficient under the regulation which requires evidence of a high salary in relation to others in the field.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2012-04-20_01_B2203; source_row=14203 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
The AAO found that the criterion specifically requires commercial success in the performing arts shown by box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales, none of which were provided. The petitioner's news reporting work does not constitute performing arts, and newspaper profits cannot be equated to the commercial success of the petitioner's articles.
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The AAO found that the criterion specifically requires commercial success in the performing arts shown by box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales, none of which were provided. The petitioner's news reporting work does not constitute performing arts, and newspaper profits cannot be equated to the commercial success of the petitioner's articles.
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The AAO agreed with the director that the published article credited only the co-author and made no reference to the petitioner. The AAO further found that a newspaper book excerpt does not constitute a 'display' at an 'artistic' 'exhibition' or 'showcase' as those terms are commonly understood.
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The AAO agreed with the director that the published article credited only the co-author and made no reference to the petitioner. The AAO further found that a newspaper book excerpt does not constitute a 'display' at an 'artistic' 'exhibition' or 'showcase' as those terms are commonly understood.
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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 AAO found that the evidence failed to establish the text feed service was the petitioner's original contribution, that it was truly novel (no other agencies had yet developed similar services), or that it constituted a contribution of major significance to the entire field.…
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The AAO found that the evidence failed to establish the text feed service was the petitioner's original contribution, that it was truly novel (no other agencies had yet developed similar services), or that it constituted a contribution of major significance to the entire field. Further, the regulation requires more than one original contribution of major significance, and even if the RSS service qualified, no second contribution was shown.
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leading or critical role for distinguished organization
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO found the petitioner performed a critical role for Splash but that Splash does not enjoy a distinguished reputation based on the evidence, which lacked industry awards or recognition independent of letters prepared for the petition.…
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The AAO found the petitioner performed a critical role for Splash but that Splash does not enjoy a distinguished reputation based on the evidence, which lacked industry awards or recognition independent of letters prepared for the petition. Even if Splash were distinguished, the criterion requires a leading or critical role for more than one distinguished organization, and the petitioner's role at The Sun was not shown to be leading or critical.
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The Form ETA 750 requires only a bachelor's degree and no experience, which does not satisfy the regulatory requirement that the job offer demonstrate the need for a professional holding an advanced degree or its equivalent. The petitioner's attempt to reclassify to a skilled worker category via a corrected I-140 on appeal is an impermissible material change.
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The Form ETA 750 requires only a bachelor's degree and no experience, which does not satisfy the regulatory requirement that the job offer demonstrate the need for a professional holding an advanced degree or its equivalent. The petitioner's attempt to reclassify to a skilled worker category via a corrected I-140 on appeal is an impermissible material change.
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AAO held that even if EDGE indicates the IEI Associate Certificate is comparable to a U.S. bachelor's degree, IEI is not an academic institution that confers an official college or university record, and the regulations require a single foreign equivalent degree, not a combination of education and certifications.
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AAO held that even if EDGE indicates the IEI Associate Certificate is comparable to a U.S. bachelor's degree, IEI is not an academic institution that confers an official college or university record, and the regulations require a single foreign equivalent degree, not a combination of education and certifications.
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foreign equivalent degree to a U.S. baccalaureate (advanced degree professional)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO held that the IEI certification, while comparable per EDGE to a U.S. bachelor's degree, is not a degree from an academic institution and therefore is not a 'foreign equivalent degree' as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(2).
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The AAO held that the IEI certification, while comparable per EDGE to a U.S. bachelor's degree, is not a degree from an academic institution and therefore is not a 'foreign equivalent degree' as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(2).
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