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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Computer Science / AI
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the Petitioner's proposed cybersecurity consulting services for small and medium-sized businesses did not demonstrate prospective impact rising to the level of national importance, as the evidence did not show how the endeavor would extend beyond his customers and employers or provide substantial positive economic effects at a regional or national scale.…
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AAO concluded the Petitioner's proposed cybersecurity consulting services for small and medium-sized businesses did not demonstrate prospective impact rising to the level of national importance, as the evidence did not show how the endeavor would extend beyond his customers and employers or provide substantial positive economic effects at a regional or national scale. The expert letter made general assertions without specific analysis, and projected revenues and employment figures did not suffice.
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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
AAO agrees that focus must be on the specific endeavor, not the general industry, and the evidence does not show the boat building business would have impact distinct from any other small business or broadly impact the boat building industry or U.S. economy beyond clients directly served.
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AAO agrees that focus must be on the specific endeavor, not the general industry, and the evidence does not show the boat building business would have impact distinct from any other small business or broadly impact the boat building industry or U.S. economy beyond clients directly served.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that letters from a former employer and customers attested to the Petitioner's diligence but did not identify significant contributions to the field, and that his book about recovering from illness did not amount to a contribution to general operational management.
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AAO found that letters from a former employer and customers attested to the Petitioner's diligence but did not identify significant contributions to the field, and that his book about recovering from illness did not amount to a contribution to general operational management.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherManager
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO disagreed with the Director, finding the comparative wage data was position-appropriate based on the employer's description of job duties, and that the Petitioner established by a preponderance of the evidence that he commands a high salary.
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AAO disagreed with the Director, finding the comparative wage data was position-appropriate based on the employer's description of job duties, and that the Petitioner established by a preponderance of the evidence that he commands a high salary.
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