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NIWNIW · National importanceReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
What the decision said
AAO did not reach the Dhanasar prongs because Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification.
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AAO did not reach the Dhanasar prongs because Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification.
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official academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
Although the school certificate listed physical training (Greek Roman wrestling) among courses, the certificate received was for general education. The U.S. high school diploma similarly does not indicate it relates to wrestling.
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Although the school certificate listed physical training (Greek Roman wrestling) among courses, the certificate received was for general education. The U.S. high school diploma similarly does not indicate it relates to wrestling.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
high remuneration for services
Why AAO was not persuaded
Although the Director erroneously treated monthly figures as annual, the AAO nonetheless agreed the evidence was insufficient. The invoices were incomplete, inconsistent with the employer's letter, and reflected irregular per-project payments; the comparative salary figures related only to fixed monthly salaries rather than variable per-project compensation; and the mobile app developer payments were made to the Petitioner'…
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Although the Director erroneously treated monthly figures as annual, the AAO nonetheless agreed the evidence was insufficient. The invoices were incomplete, inconsistent with the employer's letter, and reflected irregular per-project payments; the comparative salary figures related only to fixed monthly salaries rather than variable per-project compensation; and the mobile app developer payments were made to the Petitioner's agency, not established as the Petitioner's own remuneration.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO found that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the comparable evidence exception applies, as she did not submit statements from the awarding entities confirming that awards are only given to organizations and not individuals, nor evidence that the awards constituted recognition of her individual excellence.
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The AAO found that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the comparable evidence exception applies, as she did not submit statements from the awarding entities confirming that awards are only given to organizations and not individuals, nor evidence that the awards constituted recognition of her individual excellence.
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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 alien in professional or major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
The submitted articles were about events the Petitioner organized, not about the Petitioner herself relating to her PR work. Articles that do not identify the Petitioner do not satisfy the regulation, and none of the submitted materials include a substantial discussion of the Petitioner's PR work as required by USCIS Policy Manual guidance.
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The submitted articles were about events the Petitioner organized, not about the Petitioner herself relating to her PR work. Articles that do not identify the Petitioner do not satisfy the regulation, and none of the submitted materials include a substantial discussion of the Petitioner's PR work as required by USCIS Policy Manual guidance.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO declined to consider a new RASO website printout submitted on appeal because the Petitioner had failed to submit it in response to the RFE. Furthermore, the printout itself does not describe any outstanding achievements requirement — it only requires filing an application with two recommendations and a video message — undermining the RASO officials' letters claiming stricter requirements.
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AAO declined to consider a new RASO website printout submitted on appeal because the Petitioner had failed to submit it in response to the RFE. Furthermore, the printout itself does not describe any outstanding achievements requirement — it only requires filing an application with two recommendations and a video message — undermining the RASO officials' letters claiming stricter requirements.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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NIW · Well positioned
well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the Petitioner's experience, expertise, publications, citation record, and progress in his field position him well to advance his proposed endeavor.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's experience, expertise, publications, citation record, and progress in his field position him well to advance his proposed endeavor.
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NIWNIW · National importanceEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the research has substantial merit and national importance because of its contributions to understanding cognitive processes of word recognition, development of reading comprehension assessments, and dissemination of results to the broader field.
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AAO found the research has substantial merit and national importance because of its contributions to understanding cognitive processes of word recognition, development of reading comprehension assessments, and dissemination of results to the broader field.
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NIWNIW · Waiver on balanceEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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NIW · Waiver on balance
on balance, beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO concluded that based on the Petitioner's track record and the significance of his work to U.S. education interests, his contributions are valuable enough that on balance they would benefit the U.S. even assuming other qualified U.S. workers are available.
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AAO concluded that based on the Petitioner's track record and the significance of his work to U.S. education interests, his contributions are valuable enough that on balance they would benefit the U.S. even assuming other qualified U.S. workers are available.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot addressedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO did not formally conduct a final merits determination because the Petitioner failed step 1. It noted in advisory fashion that the record in the aggregate does not show the required acclaim.
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AAO did not formally conduct a final merits determination because the Petitioner failed step 1. It noted in advisory fashion that the record in the aggregate does not show the required acclaim.
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