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The three associations the Petitioner joined were not professional associations limited to physical therapists. One was open to physical therapist assistants and students; one was a nurses association (nursing not being a profession requiring a bachelor's degree minimum); and one admitted occupations that do not customarily require a bachelor's degree.
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The three associations the Petitioner joined were not professional associations limited to physical therapists. One was open to physical therapist assistants and students; one was a nurses association (nursing not being a profession requiring a bachelor's degree minimum); and one admitted occupations that do not customarily require a bachelor's degree.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
The letters of recommendation described the Petitioner's character, work ethic, compassion, and routine duties such as working with elderly and palliative patients, but did not describe achievements or contributions significantly above those ordinarily encountered in the field of physical therapy.
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The letters of recommendation described the Petitioner's character, work ethic, compassion, and routine duties such as working with elderly and palliative patients, but did not describe achievements or contributions significantly above those ordinarily encountered in the field of physical therapy.
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published material in major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed the criterion was met on the basis of three television interviews, though noted two were conducted by the Petitioner's employers, diminishing their probative weight in the final merits analysis.
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AAO agreed the criterion was met on the basis of three television interviews, though noted two were conducted by the Petitioner's employers, diminishing their probative weight in the final merits analysis.
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coming to U.S. to continue work in area of extraordinary ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner had not worked as a combat camera operator since 2017, had been in a non-combat camera role since 2020, and the job offer letter described work unrelated to combat camera operation. These facts did not establish the Petitioner would continue in his area of exceptional ability.
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AAO found that the Petitioner had not worked as a combat camera operator since 2017, had been in a non-combat camera role since 2020, and the job offer letter described work unrelated to combat camera operation. These facts did not establish the Petitioner would continue in his area of exceptional ability.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed the criterion was met because one of the Petitioner's documentaries was shown at a film festival in 2007, though noted this was a single event from over a decade prior.
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AAO agreed the criterion was met because one of the Petitioner's documentaries was shown at a film festival in 2007, though noted this was a single event from over a decade prior.
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