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Issue evaluated
license or certification
license to practice the profession or certification for a particular profession
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the evidence was not valid at the time of filing and that its relevance was not demonstrated, given that the Petitioner claims to have been employed in the profession from 2005 to 2015 without having had the identity card or registration. The new evidence on motion about the Councils did not explain this gap.
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AAO found that the evidence was not valid at the time of filing and that its relevance was not demonstrated, given that the Petitioner claims to have been employed in the profession from 2005 to 2015 without having had the identity card or registration. The new evidence on motion about the Councils did not explain this gap.
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academic record relating to the area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the evaluation identifies courses in math, statistics, and accounting but only one course titled financial management, and does not list any specialty or concentration indicating a focus on financial management.
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AAO found the evaluation identifies courses in math, statistics, and accounting but only one course titled financial management, and does not list any specialty or concentration indicating a focus on financial management.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience in the occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the employment letters describe the Petitioner's title as 'administrator' performing 'administrative work' and do not establish ten years of full-time experience specifically in financial management.
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AAO found that the employment letters describe the Petitioner's title as 'administrator' performing 'administrative work' and do not establish ten years of full-time experience specifically in financial management.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the recommendation letters contained vague statements unsupported by evidence showing the work was noteworthy or constituted achievements/significant contributions to the field of photography above that ordinarily encountered.
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AAO found the recommendation letters contained vague statements unsupported by evidence showing the work was noteworthy or constituted achievements/significant contributions to the field of photography above that ordinarily encountered.
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Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
license or certification
license to practice the profession
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO held that photography is not a 'profession' under section 101(a)(32) and that an FAA drone license is not a license for photography. A person can be a photographer without an FAA drone license; the license is for drone piloting, not photography.
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AAO held that photography is not a 'profession' under section 101(a)(32) and that an FAA drone license is not a license for photography. A person can be a photographer without an FAA drone license; the license is for drone piloting, not photography.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found unexplained inconsistencies between the claim of 40-50 hours/week photography work and the Petitioner's simultaneous full-time military career from 1985 to 2015. The Petitioner's own statement called the photography work 'extra activities,' suggesting it was a hobby or part-time. Less than 10 years had elapsed between 2015 retirement and the petition filing.
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AAO found unexplained inconsistencies between the claim of 40-50 hours/week photography work and the Petitioner's simultaneous full-time military career from 1985 to 2015. The Petitioner's own statement called the photography work 'extra activities,' suggesting it was a hobby or part-time. Less than 10 years had elapsed between 2015 retirement and the petition filing.
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The Petitioner did not contest the Director's determination on appeal, and AAO agreed that the selection process for IEEE does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The Petitioner did not contest the Director's determination on appeal, and AAO agreed that the selection process for IEEE does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the salary increase post-dated the petition filing and thus could not be considered; the actual W-2 salary of $118,355.78 fell below the high range in the comparative data; and the BLS occupational groups and project management specialist position did not represent proper bases for comparison to others performing similar services in the field.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the salary increase post-dated the petition filing and thus could not be considered; the actual W-2 salary of $118,355.78 fell below the high range in the comparative data; and the BLS occupational groups and project management specialist position did not represent proper bases for comparison to others performing similar services in the field.
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