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NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Finance
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO explicitly declined to reach the second prong, as the Petitioner was already ineligible based on the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO explicitly declined to reach the second prong, as the Petitioner was already ineligible based on the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2024-07-01_11_B5203; source_row=38588 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Finance
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
on balance, beneficial to waive the job offer requirement
What the decision said
AAO explicitly declined to reach the third prong, as the Petitioner was already ineligible based on the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO explicitly declined to reach the third prong, as the Petitioner was already ineligible based on the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the diploma, transcripts, and educational evaluation establish the Petitioner holds the foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the diploma, transcripts, and educational evaluation establish the Petitioner holds the foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.
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Five years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience in the specialty
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the accountant letter inadmissible without the original Portuguese document, found company documents insufficient to show full-time management for five years, noted concerns about concurrent management of two companies, and found business associate letters lacking in specificity about duration of engagement.
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AAO found the accountant letter inadmissible without the original Portuguese document, found company documents insufficient to show full-time management for five years, noted concerns about concurrent management of two companies, and found business associate letters lacking in specificity about duration of engagement.
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Advanced degree qualification (five years progressive post-baccalaureate experience)
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO withdrew the Director's approval of the EB-2 threshold finding on appeal, concluding the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience. On motion, the Petitioner waived any challenge to this finding by declining to dispute it.
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AAO withdrew the Director's approval of the EB-2 threshold finding on appeal, concluding the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience. On motion, the Petitioner waived any challenge to this finding by declining to dispute it.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO found that the Petitioner's evidence addressed nutrition and dietitian work in general, not her specific proposed endeavor. Expert and recommendation letters did not address the proposed endeavor specifically. Projected employment of 8–34 people and tax/wage projections lacked supporting evidence of significant economic impact.…
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The AAO found that the Petitioner's evidence addressed nutrition and dietitian work in general, not her specific proposed endeavor. Expert and recommendation letters did not address the proposed endeavor specifically. Projected employment of 8–34 people and tax/wage projections lacked supporting evidence of significant economic impact. The telehealth platform would not have national implications beyond the individual patients it serves.
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While the Petitioner's endeavor has substantial merit and he has relevant experience in the vehicle auction industry, the record shows the impact of his proposed consulting firm would be limited to its employees and clients, without demonstrating broader national or global implications.…
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While the Petitioner's endeavor has substantial merit and he has relevant experience in the vehicle auction industry, the record shows the impact of his proposed consulting firm would be limited to its employees and clients, without demonstrating broader national or global implications. The articles about management consulting and small businesses failed to show how the Petitioner's specific endeavor would reach the level of national importance contemplated by Dhanasar.
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