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Recognition for achievements and significant contributions (criterion F)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's 'Best Employee of the Year' certificate reflects only internal employer recognition and does not rise to the level of achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field. The evidence was unaccompanied by documentation showing impact beyond the employer and its projects.
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The Petitioner's 'Best Employee of the Year' certificate reflects only internal employer recognition and does not rise to the level of achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field. The evidence was unaccompanied by documentation showing impact beyond the employer and its projects.
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authorship of scholarly articles / published material
What the decision said
The Petitioner previously raised published materials (vi) on the record but did not assert eligibility under this criterion on appeal; AAO deemed it waived.
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The Petitioner previously raised published materials (vi) on the record but did not assert eligibility under this criterion on appeal; AAO deemed it waived.
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EB-1A · Published material
published material about the individual
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO finds ICG Magazine to be a major trade publication and World Journal to be major media, and concludes that articles in both discuss the Petitioner and her work, satisfying the criterion. AAO criticizes the Director for failing to acknowledge submitted evidence about ICG Magazine and for unjustifiably dismissing the World Journal article.
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AAO finds ICG Magazine to be a major trade publication and World Journal to be major media, and concludes that articles in both discuss the Petitioner and her work, satisfying the criterion. AAO criticizes the Director for failing to acknowledge submitted evidence about ICG Magazine and for unjustifiably dismissing the World Journal article.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO finds independent film projects written and directed by Petitioner have been exhibited at film festivals, satisfying the plain language. AAO criticizes the Director's view that a 'videographer' is not an artist as contrary to evidence in the record.
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AAO finds independent film projects written and directed by Petitioner have been exhibited at film festivals, satisfying the plain language. AAO criticizes the Director's view that a 'videographer' is not an artist as contrary to evidence in the record.
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