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NIWEB-1A · High remunerationNot established
Case facts
Business / ManagementEngineer
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
salary or remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agrees the record does not show how an $80,000 proposed salary demonstrates exceptional ability, especially given the unspecified nature of the claimed ability and the Petitioner's much lower 2020 reported income.
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AAO agrees the record does not show how an $80,000 proposed salary demonstrates exceptional ability, especially given the unspecified nature of the claimed ability and the Petitioner's much lower 2020 reported income.
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High salary or remuneration (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(D))
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner relied on 2017 tax documents and Brazilian salary data for a mismatched time period and arguably mismatched occupation, and did not establish his earnings were indicative of exceptional ability relative to others in the field.
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The Petitioner relied on 2017 tax documents and Brazilian salary data for a mismatched time period and arguably mismatched occupation, and did not establish his earnings were indicative of exceptional ability relative to others in the field.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / ManagementEngineer
Issue evaluated
license or certification
license to practice the profession or certification
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agrees the CDL fails the criterion: it post-dates the filing and so represents an impermissible new set of facts, and even if timely, the record does not show that a CDL is required to practice as a 'transportation manager.'
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AAO agrees the CDL fails the criterion: it post-dates the filing and so represents an impermissible new set of facts, and even if timely, the record does not show that a CDL is required to practice as a 'transportation manager.'
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official academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agrees the degree does not relate to a specified area of exceptional ability, particularly because the Petitioner never articulated what specific transportation-management ability he claims.
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AAO agrees the degree does not relate to a specified area of exceptional ability, particularly because the Petitioner never articulated what specific transportation-management ability he claims.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / ManagementEngineer
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience in the occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agrees no letter establishes 10 years of full-time experience in the occupation of 'transportation manager'; the letters fail to describe duties, full-time status, or relevance to that occupation.
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AAO agrees no letter establishes 10 years of full-time experience in the occupation of 'transportation manager'; the letters fail to describe duties, full-time status, or relevance to that occupation.
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Recognition for achievements and significant contributions (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(F))
Why AAO was not persuaded
The support letters established the Petitioner was a valued employee but did not show his work had an impact beyond his employers, clientele, and projects at a level showing significant contributions to the field.
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The support letters established the Petitioner was a valued employee but did not show his work had an impact beyond his employers, clientele, and projects at a level showing significant contributions to the field.
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Beneficiary's possession of minimum experience required by labor certification
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO accepted 46 months at one U.S. employer based on signature corroboration and IRS transcripts, but found the Pakistan experience was not post-baccalaureate (the bachelor's degree was issued days after that job ended) and identified additional W-2 discrepancies the Director had not raised. AAO remanded for Director to review new evidence and, if warranted, issue a new NOIR.
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AAO accepted 46 months at one U.S. employer based on signature corroboration and IRS transcripts, but found the Pakistan experience was not post-baccalaureate (the bachelor's degree was issued days after that job ended) and identified additional W-2 discrepancies the Director had not raised. AAO remanded for Director to review new evidence and, if warranted, issue a new NOIR.
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