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Computer Science / AI
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner's reliance on generalized information about software development, healthcare, and business did not establish the specific endeavor's broader implications. Reduced travel costs for a limited set of patients, and software facilitating existing examination types, do not demonstrate national or global implications or substantial positive economic effects.…
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AAO found that the Petitioner's reliance on generalized information about software development, healthcare, and business did not establish the specific endeavor's broader implications. Reduced travel costs for a limited set of patients, and software facilitating existing examination types, do not demonstrate national or global implications or substantial positive economic effects. The Petitioner also waived any employment-of-workers argument on appeal by asserting he would act only as an independent contractor.
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five years progressive post-baccalaureate experience in specialty
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the employment book, the document listing responsibilities per position, and the letter confirming specific employment dates together demonstrated at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience.
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AAO found that the employment book, the document listing responsibilities per position, and the letter confirming specific employment dates together demonstrated at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience.
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AAO adopted and affirmed the director's finding, concluding that the record did not sufficiently establish the petitioner's specific endeavor or its national importance, and that there was no probative evidence of the company's realistic potential to operate, create jobs, or generate substantial positive economic effects.
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AAO adopted and affirmed the director's finding, concluding that the record did not sufficiently establish the petitioner's specific endeavor or its national importance, and that there was no probative evidence of the company's realistic potential to operate, create jobs, or generate substantial positive economic effects.
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AAO found the credential evaluation insufficient because it did not explain how three years of foreign study equated to four years of U.S. study, and AACRAO EDGE indicates a 3-year Titulo de Bacharel is comparable only to 3 years of U.S. university study, not a full bachelor's degree.
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AAO found the credential evaluation insufficient because it did not explain how three years of foreign study equated to four years of U.S. study, and AACRAO EDGE indicates a 3-year Titulo de Bacharel is comparable only to 3 years of U.S. university study, not a full bachelor's degree.
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Five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the specialty
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed that the employment letters submitted in response to the RFE failed to demonstrate five years of progressive experience in the specialty as shown by advancing levels of responsibility and knowledge.
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AAO agreed that the employment letters submitted in response to the RFE failed to demonstrate five years of progressive experience in the specialty as shown by advancing levels of responsibility and knowledge.
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