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Finance
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
Substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The business plan and projected job creation do not establish that the Petitioner's work as a financial analyst would broadly impact the field of finance at a national level. The potential impact is limited to the company's customers and clients, and the chain from client profits to national economic impact is unsubstantiated.
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The business plan and projected job creation do not establish that the Petitioner's work as a financial analyst would broadly impact the field of finance at a national level. The potential impact is limited to the company's customers and clients, and the chain from client profits to national economic impact is unsubstantiated.
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Evidence of membership in professional associations
Why AAO was not persuaded
The 2023 memberships post-date the filing, and the pre-filing CORECON-PE membership was not supported by corroborating evidence confirming the source, veracity, and accuracy of the information in the Petitioner's statement.
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The 2023 memberships post-date the filing, and the pre-filing CORECON-PE membership was not supported by corroborating evidence confirming the source, veracity, and accuracy of the information in the Petitioner's statement.
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Evidence of commanding a salary demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The new salary and bonuses were received in 2022 and 2023, after the petition was filed in January 2021, and therefore cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing.
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The new salary and bonuses were received in 2022 and 2023, after the petition was filed in January 2021, and therefore cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing.
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Evidence of recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field
Why AAO was not persuaded
Post-filing book and presentation evidence does not establish eligibility at the time of filing. Pre-filing reference letters indicate only that the Petitioner is a capable and diligent worker but do not name any specific achievement or significant contribution to the field of finance.
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Post-filing book and presentation evidence does not establish eligibility at the time of filing. Pre-filing reference letters indicate only that the Petitioner is a capable and diligent worker but do not name any specific achievement or significant contribution to the field of finance.
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The MBA was obtained in December 2021, after the petition was filed in January 2021, and therefore cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing. A visa petition may not be approved at a future date after a petitioner becomes eligible under a new set of facts.
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The MBA was obtained in December 2021, after the petition was filed in January 2021, and therefore cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing. A visa petition may not be approved at a future date after a petitioner becomes eligible under a new set of facts.
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