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EB-1AEB-1A · Major awardNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Major award
One-time major internationally recognized award
What the decision said
The Petitioner asserted this claim in her initial filing but did not challenge the Director's denial on appeal, so the issue is waived.
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The Petitioner asserted this claim in her initial filing but did not challenge the Director's denial on appeal, so the issue is waived.
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EB-1Aprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
procedural or other
incorrect application of law or policy
Why AAO was not persuaded
Conclusory statements and repetition of prior arguments do not show that the appellate decision misapplied law or policy or was incorrect on the record.
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Conclusory statements and repetition of prior arguments do not show that the appellate decision misapplied law or policy or was incorrect on the record.
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NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
on balance, beneficial to the United States
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach the third prong because the Petitioner's failure to satisfy the first prong's national importance element was dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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AAO declined to reach the third prong because the Petitioner's failure to satisfy the first prong's national importance element was dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach the second prong because the Petitioner's failure to satisfy the first prong's national importance element was dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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AAO declined to reach the second prong because the Petitioner's failure to satisfy the first prong's national importance element was dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO found the Director's analysis of prong 2 inadequate because she cited only a generic lack of evidence without engaging in a specific analysis of the evidence submitted. AAO remands for a proper assessment.
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AAO found the Director's analysis of prong 2 inadequate because she cited only a generic lack of evidence without engaging in a specific analysis of the evidence submitted. AAO remands for a proper assessment.
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The AAO concluded that the evidence focused on the importance of the industry/profession rather than the specific endeavor; expert letters, past achievements, the USDA study, and labor-shortage arguments did not demonstrate broader impact rising to national importance.
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The AAO concluded that the evidence focused on the importance of the industry/profession rather than the specific endeavor; expert letters, past achievements, the USDA study, and labor-shortage arguments did not demonstrate broader impact rising to national importance.
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Salary or remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(D))
Why AAO was not persuaded
Bank transfers were not shown to be salary, share subscriptions do not establish remuneration, and corporate profits are not the individual's income under Matter of Soffici. The record also lacks comparative data tying the Petitioner's earnings to exceptional ability.
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Bank transfers were not shown to be salary, share subscriptions do not establish remuneration, and corporate profits are not the individual's income under Matter of Soffici. The record also lacks comparative data tying the Petitioner's earnings to exceptional ability.
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10 years of full-time experience in the occupation (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(B))
Why AAO was not persuaded
The graphic-artist letter does not relate to the occupation sought, and the CEO letters do not show full-time employment or describe duties as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(g)(1). Business formation and contract documents do not establish length, full-time status, or duties.
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The graphic-artist letter does not relate to the occupation sought, and the CEO letters do not show full-time employment or describe duties as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(g)(1). Business formation and contract documents do not establish length, full-time status, or duties.
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