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The evidence does not show that union membership requires at least a baccalaureate degree, and the union relates to radio broadcasting rather than Petitioner's claimed occupations.
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The evidence does not show that union membership requires at least a baccalaureate degree, and the union relates to radio broadcasting rather than Petitioner's claimed occupations.
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Five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the specialty
Why AAO was not persuaded
Multiple employer letters were discounted for various reasons: some postdated the filing date, one was written by the Petitioner herself on former employer letterhead, one contradicted the ETA-750, one described a company whose business contradicted the Petitioner's characterization, and teaching experience was not in her specialty.…
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Multiple employer letters were discounted for various reasons: some postdated the filing date, one was written by the Petitioner herself on former employer letterhead, one contradicted the ETA-750, one described a company whose business contradicted the Petitioner's characterization, and teaching experience was not in her specialty. The only qualifying letters covered under three years and five months, well short of the five-year requirement.
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salary or remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner failed to provide documentary support for the claimed U.S. average salary, did not supply comparable data for Brazil, and the accountant letter was not sufficiently clear to establish that the amounts reflected the Petitioner's personal earnings rather than business revenue.
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The Petitioner failed to provide documentary support for the claimed U.S. average salary, did not supply comparable data for Brazil, and the accountant letter was not sufficiently clear to establish that the amounts reflected the Petitioner's personal earnings rather than business revenue.
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The Petitioner made additional statements on appeal without documentary support and still did not establish the requirements for membership in the association.
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The Petitioner made additional statements on appeal without documentary support and still did not establish the requirements for membership in the association.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed that the endeavor has substantial merit but not national importance. The evidence pertained to the architecture field generally, not the Petitioner's specific endeavor; the business plan's small scale (two part-time employees, $150,000 revenue) did not demonstrate broader national implications; and the evidence did not show that the Petitioner's skills differed from or improved upon those already available in the…
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AAO agreed that the endeavor has substantial merit but not national importance. The evidence pertained to the architecture field generally, not the Petitioner's specific endeavor; the business plan's small scale (two part-time employees, $150,000 revenue) did not demonstrate broader national implications; and the evidence did not show that the Petitioner's skills differed from or improved upon those already available in the United States.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed that while substantial merit was established, the Petitioner did not demonstrate national importance. The proposed endeavor's impact appeared limited to prospective clients and a local Florida area, without broader implications for the industry, field, or U.S. economy.…
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AAO agreed that while substantial merit was established, the Petitioner did not demonstrate national importance. The proposed endeavor's impact appeared limited to prospective clients and a local Florida area, without broader implications for the industry, field, or U.S. economy. Personal statements referencing aggregate industry figures did not show how the Petitioner's particular endeavor would substantially benefit the real estate sector.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that newly submitted lesson plans and outlines describing kindergarten students using VR glasses to hear songs and watch videos were not probative, credible evidence of broad educational impact. Prior unsubstantiated claims about the product being 'unique and innovative' and nationally beneficial remained unsubstantiated. Screenshots related to a different prior project and were irrelevant.…
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AAO found that newly submitted lesson plans and outlines describing kindergarten students using VR glasses to hear songs and watch videos were not probative, credible evidence of broad educational impact. Prior unsubstantiated claims about the product being 'unique and innovative' and nationally beneficial remained unsubstantiated. Screenshots related to a different prior project and were irrelevant. The business plan confirmed the product had not yet been created.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach the second prong because prong one remained dispositive and the Petitioner did not overcome the basis for dismissal on prong one.
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AAO declined to reach the second prong because prong one remained dispositive and the Petitioner did not overcome the basis for dismissal on prong one.
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