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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO disagreed with the Director on the substantial merit sub-element, finding the IT Specialist endeavor does fall within areas of merit contemplated by Dhanasar. However, AAO found the national importance requirement not met because the Petitioner failed to show how his employment would broadly influence the field beyond his prospective clients or create substantial positive economic effects at the national level.
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AAO disagreed with the Director on the substantial merit sub-element, finding the IT Specialist endeavor does fall within areas of merit contemplated by Dhanasar. However, AAO found the national importance requirement not met because the Petitioner failed to show how his employment would broadly influence the field beyond his prospective clients or create substantial positive economic effects at the national level.
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AAO concluded that mere use of the word 'professional' does not establish a professional association, and Petitioner did not show his occupation requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or that the Trade Union has such a membership requirement.
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AAO concluded that mere use of the word 'professional' does not establish a professional association, and Petitioner did not show his occupation requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or that the Trade Union has such a membership requirement.
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AAO found that the regulation requires showing that the high salary results from exceptional ability, and the record does not reflect that the Petitioner's salary was a direct result of exceptional ability.
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AAO found that the regulation requires showing that the high salary results from exceptional ability, and the record does not reflect that the Petitioner's salary was a direct result of exceptional ability.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO affirmed its prior conclusion that the recommendation letters and workplace awards only demonstrate employer recognition rather than significant contributions to the field.
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AAO affirmed its prior conclusion that the recommendation letters and workplace awards only demonstrate employer recognition rather than significant contributions to the field.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Finance
Issue evaluated
license or certification
license or certification
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO withdrew prior statements requiring governmental approval and excluding students, but concluded the bylaws did not show CPA-10 certification is required to practice the profession.
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AAO withdrew prior statements requiring governmental approval and excluding students, but concluded the bylaws did not show CPA-10 certification is required to practice the profession.
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NIWten years experienceEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Finance
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO withdrew its prior conclusion and found that the Petitioner's duties at his prior employer have sufficient similarities to financial analyst/manager duties under O*NET to meet this criterion.
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AAO withdrew its prior conclusion and found that the Petitioner's duties at his prior employer have sufficient similarities to financial analyst/manager duties under O*NET to meet this criterion.
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display of the alien's work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
Based on de novo review, AAO finds the testimonial letters and webpages show the Petitioner personally created and presented digital fashion works (collaborative avatar attire at C- and a digital dress at T-) at the exhibitions, and her creative roles at D- extend beyond administrative oversight.
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Based on de novo review, AAO finds the testimonial letters and webpages show the Petitioner personally created and presented digital fashion works (collaborative avatar attire at C- and a digital dress at T-) at the exhibitions, and her creative roles at D- extend beyond administrative oversight.
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