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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
commandment of a high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
The letter stated Petitioner's salary is high compared to other national karate coaches but did not indicate by how much it exceeds others, and the record lacked independent, objective evidence corroborating the letter's statements.
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The letter stated Petitioner's salary is high compared to other national karate coaches but did not indicate by how much it exceeds others, and the record lacked independent, objective evidence corroborating the letter's statements.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed athletic awards were properly discounted given 15+ years as coach post-athlete career. The 2015 judging medal lacked corroboration and was for participation rather than excellence. Federation certificates cannot be attributed to the Petitioner and lack broader recognition. The Russian city certificate expressed gratitude rather than excellence.…
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AAO agreed athletic awards were properly discounted given 15+ years as coach post-athlete career. The 2015 judging medal lacked corroboration and was for participation rather than excellence. Federation certificates cannot be attributed to the Petitioner and lack broader recognition. The Russian city certificate expressed gratitude rather than excellence. Coaching licenses and Dan grade do not favorably compare to awards for excellence.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed the criterion does not readily apply to karate coaching since karate is a performance art rather than visual art, but found that coaching at competitions does not compare to displaying works of art because competitions focus on athletes' performances and coaches' contributions remain largely unseen by the public.
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AAO agreed the criterion does not readily apply to karate coaching since karate is a performance art rather than visual art, but found that coaching at competitions does not compare to displaying works of art because competitions focus on athletes' performances and coaches' contributions remain largely unseen by the public.
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AAO agreed the criterion does not readily apply to karate coaches, but found that coaching at competitions does not compare to commercial successes in performing arts. Counsel's assertion about student bonuses was unsubstantiated and did not constitute evidence, and the record lacked amounts and comparisons to other coaches.
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AAO agreed the criterion does not readily apply to karate coaches, but found that coaching at competitions does not compare to commercial successes in performing arts. Counsel's assertion about student bonuses was unsubstantiated and did not constitute evidence, and the record lacked amounts and comparisons to other coaches.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The federation's charter contradicted officials' letters by listing only fee payment and application requirements, not outstanding achievements. The non-precedent decision cited by Petitioner is not binding and involved an athlete rather than a coach. The record also did not establish that recognized national or international experts judge members.
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The federation's charter contradicted officials' letters by listing only fee payment and application requirements, not outstanding achievements. The non-precedent decision cited by Petitioner is not binding and involved an athlete rather than a coach. The record also did not establish that recognized national or international experts judge members.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material about the petitioner
Why AAO was not persuaded
The online articles focus on the team and only briefly identify the Petitioner as coach, lacking substantial discussion of his work. Social media pages are reliable but primarily contain images without substantial discussion. The video does not substantially discuss his work and judging was not established as the same field as coaching.
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The online articles focus on the team and only briefly identify the Petitioner as coach, lacking substantial discussion of his work. Social media pages are reliable but primarily contain images without substantial discussion. The video does not substantially discuss his work and judging was not established as the same field as coaching.
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AAO agreed substantial merit was met but found national importance lacking. Submitted articles addressed the field generally rather than the specific endeavor; projections of 10-30 employees and ~$297,099 profit did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects; and services offered were not shown to be unique, innovative, or have national/global implications.
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AAO agreed substantial merit was met but found national importance lacking. Submitted articles addressed the field generally rather than the specific endeavor; projections of 10-30 employees and ~$297,099 profit did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects; and services offered were not shown to be unique, innovative, or have national/global implications.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Leading / critical role
performance in a leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputations
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found SCOPS erred by requiring employment rather than merely performance in a leading or critical role. A preponderance of evidence showed the Petitioner founded the federation in 1998 and serves as head coach, establishing him as the organization's leader. The federation's distinguished reputation was supported by evidence that approximately 80% of Armenia's national karate team athletes come from his federation.
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AAO found SCOPS erred by requiring employment rather than merely performance in a leading or critical role. A preponderance of evidence showed the Petitioner founded the federation in 1998 and serves as head coach, establishing him as the organization's leader. The federation's distinguished reputation was supported by evidence that approximately 80% of Armenia's national karate team athletes come from his federation.
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AAO found a preponderance of evidence — online video, photos, and letters — confirmed the Petitioner's role as judge of karate athletes at various competitions, and recognized karate competitions as an allied field of karate coaching.
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AAO found a preponderance of evidence — online video, photos, and letters — confirmed the Petitioner's role as judge of karate athletes at various competitions, and recognized karate competitions as an allied field of karate coaching.
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