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The Petitioner failed to resolve inconsistencies with independent objective evidence; the prior counsel letter did not state the labor certification was prepared for the I-140 on the Beneficiary's behalf; and the dissolution of the Petitioner in 2010 made any continuing 2014 intent to hire implausible.
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The Petitioner failed to resolve inconsistencies with independent objective evidence; the prior counsel letter did not state the labor certification was prepared for the I-140 on the Beneficiary's behalf; and the dissolution of the Petitioner in 2010 made any continuing 2014 intent to hire implausible.
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Net current assets reported on the tax returns ($302,055 in 2007 through $805,388 in 2010) exceeded the difference between the proffered wage and wages paid in each relevant year.
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Net current assets reported on the tax returns ($302,055 in 2007 through $805,388 in 2010) exceeded the difference between the proffered wage and wages paid in each relevant year.
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academic degree relating to the area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The criterion requires a degree relating to the area of exceptional ability. A bachelor's degree in mathematics does not establish a relationship to the freight transportation and logistics business endeavor the Petitioner described.
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The criterion requires a degree relating to the area of exceptional ability. A bachelor's degree in mathematics does not establish a relationship to the freight transportation and logistics business endeavor the Petitioner described.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Business / Management
Issue evaluated
license or certification
license to practice or certification for a profession or occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The CDL was issued in September 2021, after the 2019 petition filing date, so it presents new facts that cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing. Moreover, the Petitioner's described role as CEO does not require a CDL, so the CDL does not establish a license to practice the relevant profession or occupation.
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The CDL was issued in September 2021, after the 2019 petition filing date, so it presents new facts that cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing. Moreover, the Petitioner's described role as CEO does not require a CDL, so the CDL does not establish a license to practice the relevant profession or occupation.
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Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that while the work has substantial merit, the petitioner did not show that his involvement as a sports coordinator and trainer would affect U.S. soccer or public health at a level consistent with national importance, nor that his soccer academy work would have national implications in his sport or impact his field more broadly. He also failed to show significant potential to employ U.S.…
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AAO found that while the work has substantial merit, the petitioner did not show that his involvement as a sports coordinator and trainer would affect U.S. soccer or public health at a level consistent with national importance, nor that his soccer academy work would have national implications in his sport or impact his field more broadly. He also failed to show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or offer substantial positive economic effects.
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