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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

OtherManager

Issue evaluated

ten years experience

ten years of full-time experience in the occupation

Why AAO was not persuaded

The statement is not from the Petitioner's former employers (individual soccer clubs per his resume), and it demonstrates experience as a soccer player rather than as a soccer coach, the occupation being sought.

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The statement is not from the Petitioner's former employers (individual soccer clubs per his resume), and it demonstrates experience as a soccer player rather than as a soccer coach, the occupation being sought.
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NIWrecognitionNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

OtherManager

Issue evaluated

recognition

recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field

Why AAO was not persuaded

The evidence relates to the Petitioner's work as a professional soccer player, not as a soccer coach, which is the intended occupation for this petition; thus the Petitioner has not been recognized for achievements in his intended field.

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The evidence relates to the Petitioner's work as a professional soccer player, not as a soccer coach, which is the intended occupation for this petition; thus the Petitioner has not been recognized for achievements in his intended field.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

OtherManager

Issue evaluated

license or certification

license or certification for the profession or occupation

Why AAO was not persuaded

The record lacks evidence explaining the significance of either document or demonstrating that either serves as a license or certification for the profession as a soccer coach.

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The record lacks evidence explaining the significance of either document or demonstrating that either serves as a license or certification for the profession as a soccer coach.
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NIWEB-1A · MembershipNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

EB-1A · Membership

membership in professional associations

What the decision said

Petitioner did not claim this criterion or provide evidence; deemed waived.

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Petitioner did not claim this criterion or provide evidence; deemed waived.
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NIWacademic recordNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

academic record

official academic record

Why AAO was not persuaded

Petitioner did not submit supporting documentation showing a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from any institution of learning related to his claimed area of expertise.

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Petitioner did not submit supporting documentation showing a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from any institution of learning related to his claimed area of expertise.
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NIWNIW · EB-2 baselineNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

NIW · EB-2 baseline

advanced degree professional qualification

What the decision said

Petitioner did not address this on appeal or in RFE response; issue waived.

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Petitioner did not address this on appeal or in RFE response; issue waived.
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NIWrecognitionNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

recognition

recognition for achievements and significant contributions

Why AAO was not persuaded

The award documentation lacks information about the competitions' orientation or significance in the industry, the list of competitions is of unclear origin and uncorroborated, and the record lacks independent documentation of the inventions' functionality or recognition for significant contributions.

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The award documentation lacks information about the competitions' orientation or significance in the industry, the list of competitions is of unclear origin and uncorroborated, and the record lacks independent documentation of the inventions' functionality or recognition for significant contributions.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

license or certification

license or certification

What the decision said

Petitioner did not claim this criterion; deemed waived.

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Petitioner did not claim this criterion; deemed waived.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

ten years experience

ten years full-time experience

Why AAO was not persuaded

The documents do not demonstrate ten years of full-time experience as of the petition filing date in the intended occupation, and Petitioner did not document specific duties or how employment related to his claimed area.

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The documents do not demonstrate ten years of full-time experience as of the petition filing date in the intended occupation, and Petitioner did not document specific duties or how employment related to his claimed area.
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NIWEB-1A · High remunerationNot pursuedAutomated extraction · broader context

Case facts

Business / Management

Issue evaluated

EB-1A · High remuneration

high salary or remuneration

What the decision said

Petitioner did not assert this criterion or submit evidence; deemed waived.

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Petitioner did not assert this criterion or submit evidence; deemed waived.
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