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NIWNIW · National importanceNot established
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NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that the prospective impact of her work as a human resources and marketing communications specialist rose to the level of national importance, as she did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects, and her situation was not analogous to the scientific researcher in Dhanasar.
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AAO found that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that the prospective impact of her work as a human resources and marketing communications specialist rose to the level of national importance, as she did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects, and her situation was not analogous to the scientific researcher in Dhanasar.
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Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(F))
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the awards and certificates reflected employer appreciation rather than industry-level impact, and the letters discussed skills and personal attributes without showing how contributions were significant to the broader industry or field.
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AAO concluded the awards and certificates reflected employer appreciation rather than industry-level impact, and the letters discussed skills and personal attributes without showing how contributions were significant to the broader industry or field.
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Ten years of full-time experience in the occupation (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(B))
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the Petitioner failed to explain why her purported six-year position was omitted from her initial Form ETA 750B and resume; the classmate's letter lacked personal knowledge; and inconsistencies between business plan (eight years), resume (less than five years), and current claim (ten years), plus a chronology in which she allegedly worked as an accountant five years before starting university, undermined credibility.
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AAO found the Petitioner failed to explain why her purported six-year position was omitted from her initial Form ETA 750B and resume; the classmate's letter lacked personal knowledge; and inconsistencies between business plan (eight years), resume (less than five years), and current claim (ten years), plus a chronology in which she allegedly worked as an accountant five years before starting university, undermined credibility.
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commanding a high salary or remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(D))
Why AAO was not persuaded
The accountant letter was unsupported by independent corroborating evidence such as payroll, employment, bank, or tax records, making it insufficient to establish his salary or remuneration for the period described.
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The accountant letter was unsupported by independent corroborating evidence such as payroll, employment, bank, or tax records, making it insufficient to establish his salary or remuneration for the period described.
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ten years full-time experience letters (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(B))
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AAO declined to address whether criterion (B) was met because the Petitioner already failed to meet four other criteria, making resolution of criterion (B) unnecessary to the outcome.
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AAO declined to address whether criterion (B) was met because the Petitioner already failed to meet four other criteria, making resolution of criterion (B) unnecessary to the outcome.
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membership in professional associations (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(E))
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner failed to provide evidence establishing the nature, purpose, or membership requirements of Clube de Engenharia to show it qualifies as a 'professional' association within the regulatory definition.
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The Petitioner failed to provide evidence establishing the nature, purpose, or membership requirements of Clube de Engenharia to show it qualifies as a 'professional' association within the regulatory definition.
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