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Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
None of the submitted materials were primarily about the petitioner as required by the regulation. Many translations were incomplete, did not identify the translator, and lacked certification. The petitioner failed to establish that Mongolian publications qualified as major trade publications or major media. Online sources lacked reliability evidence.
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None of the submitted materials were primarily about the petitioner as required by the regulation. Many translations were incomplete, did not identify the translator, and lacked certification. The petitioner failed to establish that Mongolian publications qualified as major trade publications or major media. Online sources lacked reliability evidence.
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On appeal, counsel did not contest the director's findings for this criterion or offer additional arguments, so the AAO considered the issue abandoned.
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On appeal, counsel did not contest the director's findings for this criterion or offer additional arguments, so the AAO considered the issue abandoned.
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single-source foreign equivalent of U.S. baccalaureate degree
Why AAO was not persuaded
The three-year degree alone is not a foreign equivalent under Matter of Shah, and ICAI membership is not a single-source degree from a college or university; combinations of lesser credentials cannot satisfy the single-source requirement.
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The three-year degree alone is not a foreign equivalent under Matter of Shah, and ICAI membership is not a single-source degree from a college or university; combinations of lesser credentials cannot satisfy the single-source requirement.
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AAO independently found that the three-year bachelor's degree from India, combined with diplomas and certificates, does not constitute a single foreign equivalent degree to a U.S. baccalaureate.
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AAO independently found that the three-year bachelor's degree from India, combined with diplomas and certificates, does not constitute a single foreign equivalent degree to a U.S. baccalaureate.
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beneficiary meets ETA Form 9089 education and experience requirements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The experience letter's credibility was undermined by contradictions between the ETA Form 9089, W-2 forms, and the beneficiary's Form G-325A regarding employment history. The foreign degree evaluation was a partial copy lacking transcripts and from an organization of unknown affiliation, and the foreign degree document lacked a proper certified translation.
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The experience letter's credibility was undermined by contradictions between the ETA Form 9089, W-2 forms, and the beneficiary's Form G-325A regarding employment history. The foreign degree evaluation was a partial copy lacking transcripts and from an organization of unknown affiliation, and the foreign degree document lacked a proper certified translation.
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The petitioner's 2008 net income was negative (-$7,339) and 2009 net income of $23,282.99 was insufficient. Net current assets of $12,282 (2008) and $21,843.44 (2009) were also insufficient when combined with wages paid. Combining net income and net current assets is not permissible as they are retrospective and prospective measures respectively.…
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The petitioner's 2008 net income was negative (-$7,339) and 2009 net income of $23,282.99 was insufficient. Net current assets of $12,282 (2008) and $21,843.44 (2009) were also insufficient when combined with wages paid. Combining net income and net current assets is not permissible as they are retrospective and prospective measures respectively. Replacement employee wages were not credited due to unresolved inconsistencies about the former employee's role.
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beneficiary meets education requirement on ETA Form 9089
Why AAO was not persuaded
The plain language of the labor certification requires a bachelor's (or foreign equivalent) degree, which the beneficiary does not have on a single-source basis.
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The plain language of the labor certification requires a bachelor's (or foreign equivalent) degree, which the beneficiary does not have on a single-source basis.
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AAO determined that none of the beneficiary's credentials meets the ETA 750 requirement of a master's in business/finance or a bachelor's in major field plus five years progressive experience.
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AAO determined that none of the beneficiary's credentials meets the ETA 750 requirement of a master's in business/finance or a bachelor's in major field plus five years progressive experience.
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AAO found insufficient net income or net current assets to cover the multiple proffered wages obligated by petitioner's 98 I-140 filings, and petitioner failed to submit required documentation for 2006-2007 and complete tax returns for 2001-2005.
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AAO found insufficient net income or net current assets to cover the multiple proffered wages obligated by petitioner's 98 I-140 filings, and petitioner failed to submit required documentation for 2006-2007 and complete tax returns for 2001-2005.
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The ETA Form 9089 required a master's degree in engineering and two years of experience. The beneficiary's five-year combined degree is the foreign equivalent of a U.S. master's degree, and the petitioner demonstrated the beneficiary had more than two years of qualifying experience before the priority date.
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The ETA Form 9089 required a master's degree in engineering and two years of experience. The beneficiary's five-year combined degree is the foreign equivalent of a U.S. master's degree, and the petitioner demonstrated the beneficiary had more than two years of qualifying experience before the priority date.
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