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NIWNIW · EB-2 baselineNot established
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
NIW · EB-2 baseline
advanced degree or equivalent qualification
Why AAO was not persuaded
The credential evaluator failed to provide sufficient analysis of credit hours and did not explain how the 'lato sensu' specialization equals a U.S. master's degree. The AACRAO EDGE database confirmed only a bachelor's-level equivalency. The employment letter did not demonstrate progressive duties or experience in the same specialty as the bachelor's degree.
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The credential evaluator failed to provide sufficient analysis of credit hours and did not explain how the 'lato sensu' specialization equals a U.S. master's degree. The AACRAO EDGE database confirmed only a bachelor's-level equivalency. The employment letter did not demonstrate progressive duties or experience in the same specialty as the bachelor's degree.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found unresolved inconsistencies between the certificates and other record evidence regarding the awards received, insufficient evidence that the awards are recognized in the overall martial arts field nationally or internationally (as all awards were at events sanctioned by one association), and a lack of media or field-wide recognition of the awards.
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AAO found unresolved inconsistencies between the certificates and other record evidence regarding the awards received, insufficient evidence that the awards are recognized in the overall martial arts field nationally or internationally (as all awards were at events sanctioned by one association), and a lack of media or field-wide recognition of the awards.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed that while membership on a national team may qualify, the Petitioner failed to provide evidence about the selection process or criteria demonstrating that outstanding achievements are required of members.
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AAO agreed that while membership on a national team may qualify, the Petitioner failed to provide evidence about the selection process or criteria demonstrating that outstanding achievements are required of members.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concurred with the Director because the Petitioner failed to challenge the finding that the article was not about him, and provided no evidence of the publication's circulation or standing.
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AAO concurred with the Director because the Petitioner failed to challenge the finding that the article was not about him, and provided no evidence of the publication's circulation or standing.
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AAO confirmed that petitioner's counsel expressly stated the Petitioner was not applying under the three-of-ten criteria test, so review was limited to the one-time achievement pathway.
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AAO confirmed that petitioner's counsel expressly stated the Petitioner was not applying under the three-of-ten criteria test, so review was limited to the one-time achievement pathway.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
at least ten years of full-time experience in the occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The employment letter did not confirm full-time status, and contained material inconsistencies with the Petitioner's résumé regarding her role during 2005–2008 that the Petitioner failed to resolve.
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The employment letter did not confirm full-time status, and contained material inconsistencies with the Petitioner's résumé regarding her role during 2005–2008 that the Petitioner failed to resolve.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field
Why AAO was not persuaded
Letters and evidence showed the Petitioner was a valued employee but demonstrated only internal company recognition, not recognition for contributions to the broader industry or field. General industry articles did not mention the Petitioner or her impact on the field.
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Letters and evidence showed the Petitioner was a valued employee but demonstrated only internal company recognition, not recognition for contributions to the broader industry or field. General industry articles did not mention the Petitioner or her impact on the field.
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official academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
Although the Petitioner completed education equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, her degree was in law/legal and social sciences, not in the proposed area of exceptional ability (human resources management). Therefore the degree is not sufficiently related.
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Although the Petitioner completed education equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, her degree was in law/legal and social sciences, not in the proposed area of exceptional ability (human resources management). Therefore the degree is not sufficiently related.
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