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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 expressly reserved judgment on the second prong because the first prong was dispositive of the appeal.
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AAO expressly reserved judgment on the second prong because the first prong was dispositive of the appeal.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-19_06_B5203; source_row=39232 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
official academic record showing degree, diploma, or certificate relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO declined to consider new evidence submitted for the first time on appeal under Matter of Soriano. Even if considered, the Petitioner failed to explain how a general high school equivalency diploma relates to his claimed area of exceptional ability, and the GED was obtained after the petition filing date.
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The AAO declined to consider new evidence submitted for the first time on appeal under Matter of Soriano. Even if considered, the Petitioner failed to explain how a general high school equivalency diploma relates to his claimed area of exceptional ability, and the GED was obtained after the petition filing date.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-19_02_B5203; source_row=39211 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Computer Science / AI
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience in the occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO agreed that neither employer letter contained sufficient detail to show at least ten years of experience in the occupation sought. Work descriptions after 2015 appeared to relate more to administrative, financial, and HR duties rather than the proposed robotics development endeavor.
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The AAO agreed that neither employer letter contained sufficient detail to show at least ten years of experience in the occupation sought. Work descriptions after 2015 appeared to relate more to administrative, financial, and HR duties rather than the proposed robotics development endeavor.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-19_02_B5203; source_row=39212 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · Well positionedNot addressedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO noted that factors relating to a petitioner's qualifications, experience, or educational credentials relate to the second Dhanasar prong, but did not separately adjudicate this prong because the first prong was dispositive.
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AAO noted that factors relating to a petitioner's qualifications, experience, or educational credentials relate to the second Dhanasar prong, but did not separately adjudicate this prong because the first prong was dispositive.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-19_03_B5203; source_row=39220 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
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
The I-G-R- letter praises the Petitioner's skills on a single series but does not document significant contributions to the broader audiovisual industry. Awards received by productions he worked on were given in categories (e.g., best director, best actress) that do not include the Petitioner, and he submitted no nominations or awards in his own name.
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The I-G-R- letter praises the Petitioner's skills on a single series but does not document significant contributions to the broader audiovisual industry. Awards received by productions he worked on were given in categories (e.g., best director, best actress) that do not include the Petitioner, and he submitted no nominations or awards in his own name.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-19_10_B5203; source_row=39243 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c