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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's professional rankings submitted as comparable evidence under this criterion were the same evidence used under a separate criterion; evidence meeting one criterion is not presumptive comparable evidence for a different criterion, and the Petitioner did not sufficiently explain how his rankings compare to this criterion's elements.
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The Petitioner's professional rankings submitted as comparable evidence under this criterion were the same evidence used under a separate criterion; evidence meeting one criterion is not presumptive comparable evidence for a different criterion, and the Petitioner did not sufficiently explain how his rankings compare to this criterion's elements.
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Even if the Petitioner's prominent victories were considered as comparable evidence, the record lacked sufficient evidence to compare against his unspecified prominent victories as required by this criterion.
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Even if the Petitioner's prominent victories were considered as comparable evidence, the record lacked sufficient evidence to compare against his unspecified prominent victories as required by this criterion.
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leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's appeal brief discussed various organizations but never presented a claim relating to any one entity. The comparable evidence argument based on a professional pickleball player's letter was insufficient because the Petitioner did not demonstrate that this criterion is not readily applicable to his occupation.
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The Petitioner's appeal brief discussed various organizations but never presented a claim relating to any one entity. The comparable evidence argument based on a professional pickleball player's letter was insufficient because the Petitioner did not demonstrate that this criterion is not readily applicable to his occupation.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
What the decision said
AAO explicitly reserved judgment on criterion vii because the Petitioner could not numerically meet the required three criteria even if this criterion were resolved in his favor, rendering a decision on it unnecessary.
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AAO explicitly reserved judgment on criterion vii because the Petitioner could not numerically meet the required three criteria even if this criterion were resolved in his favor, rendering a decision on it unnecessary.
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recognition of achievements and significant contributions to industry or field (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(F))
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the evidence showed contributions to employers and customers but did not establish significant contributions to the broader field; the Petitioner failed to identify any overlooked evidence on motion.
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AAO concluded the evidence showed contributions to employers and customers but did not establish significant contributions to the broader field; the Petitioner failed to identify any overlooked evidence on motion.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
Registering a business does not constitute recognition for achievements or significant contributions. The recommendation letters attested to competence and skills but lacked corroborative evidence of impact or recognition beyond work for her customers.
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Registering a business does not constitute recognition for achievements or significant contributions. The recommendation letters attested to competence and skills but lacked corroborative evidence of impact or recognition beyond work for her customers.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / ManagementManager
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years full-time experience
Why AAO was not persuaded
The recommendation letters did not indicate job responsibilities or full-time status, and two letters described unrelated occupations (personal shopper and real estate rental manager) that are not sales operations management. The Petitioner's own statements were insufficient without independent corroborating evidence.
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The recommendation letters did not indicate job responsibilities or full-time status, and two letters described unrelated occupations (personal shopper and real estate rental manager) that are not sales operations management. The Petitioner's own statements were insufficient without independent corroborating evidence.
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NIWEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
commanded a salary demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed the salary evidence was not comparable, and added that the record fails to establish the Petitioner's employment and source of income in 2021, and that his 2020 tax return showed zero gross income, raising further questions about the 2021 income.
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AAO agreed the salary evidence was not comparable, and added that the record fails to establish the Petitioner's employment and source of income in 2021, and that his 2020 tax return showed zero gross income, raising further questions about the 2021 income.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed with the Director that the AEA membership requirements — which center on employment under an Equity contract, prior union membership and work history, or an open-access program — do not require a showing of outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. The letter from the AEA representative also failed to establish the author's position or how she obtained information about the Petitioner's membership.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the AEA membership requirements — which center on employment under an Equity contract, prior union membership and work history, or an open-access program — do not require a showing of outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. The letter from the AEA representative also failed to establish the author's position or how she obtained information about the Petitioner's membership.
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