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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherProfessor
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO declined to conduct a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner did not satisfy the initial evidentiary threshold, though noted in the aggregate that the record does not establish the required acclaim.
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AAO declined to conduct a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner did not satisfy the initial evidentiary threshold, though noted in the aggregate that the record does not establish the required acclaim.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_04_B2203; source_row=31054 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner's evidence related to the importance of industries and professions broadly rather than her specific proposed endeavor, the business plan was filed years after the petition and was also inconsistent with her personal statement, and the expert opinion did not adequately explain how U.S. business involvement in Brazil and Latin America would have prospective national impact.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's evidence related to the importance of industries and professions broadly rather than her specific proposed endeavor, the business plan was filed years after the petition and was also inconsistent with her personal statement, and the expert opinion did not adequately explain how U.S. business involvement in Brazil and Latin America would have prospective national impact.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_01_B5203; source_row=31031 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering
Issue evaluated
NIW · Waiver on balance
on balance, beneficial to waive the job offer requirement
What the decision said
AAO declined to address the third prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO declined to address the third prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_01_B5203; source_row=31033 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO declined to address the second prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO declined to address the second prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong, making further analysis unnecessary.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_01_B5203; source_row=31032 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO reserved the final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold, though it noted in the aggregate that the record did not support extraordinary ability.
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AAO reserved the final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold, though it noted in the aggregate that the record did not support extraordinary ability.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_03_B2203; source_row=31049 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
Reference letters detailed the Petitioner's value to individual employers and clients but did not demonstrate the originality of her work or that her strategies and methods had significantly impacted the field as a whole, such as through widespread implementation by others in the field.
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Reference letters detailed the Petitioner's value to individual employers and clients but did not demonstrate the originality of her work or that her strategies and methods had significantly impacted the field as a whole, such as through widespread implementation by others in the field.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_03_B2203; source_row=31045 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
AAO explicitly reserved judgment on the awards criterion because the Petitioner failed three other criteria and could not numerically meet the three-criteria threshold, making further analysis unnecessary.
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AAO explicitly reserved judgment on the awards criterion because the Petitioner failed three other criteria and could not numerically meet the three-criteria threshold, making further analysis unnecessary.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2023-02-14_02_B2203; source_row=31037 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c