License or certification to practice the profession (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(C))
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The Georgian credentials are training certificates, not licenses to practice a profession. The record does not establish that coaching requires a license in Georgia or the United States. The professional membership is post-filing and cannot establish eligibility.
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The Georgian credentials are training certificates, not licenses to practice a profession. The record does not establish that coaching requires a license in Georgia or the United States. The professional membership is post-filing and cannot establish eligibility.
Membership in professional associations (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(E))
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The membership is dated after the filing date and the record does not show it was an extension of a pre-filing membership. Additionally, the occupations of the field are not listed under section 101(a)(32) of the Act and the record does not establish they require a U.S. bachelor's degree for entry, so the organization may not qualify as a professional association under the regulation.
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The membership is dated after the filing date and the record does not show it was an extension of a pre-filing membership. Additionally, the occupations of the field are not listed under section 101(a)(32) of the Act and the record does not establish they require a U.S. bachelor's degree for entry, so the organization may not qualify as a professional association under the regulation.
Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the field (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(F))
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The letters from federation presidents across multiple countries recognize the Petitioner's personal athletic accomplishments rather than significant contributions to the industry or field, and the Petitioner did not identify specific documentary evidence on appeal meeting this criterion.
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The letters from federation presidents across multiple countries recognize the Petitioner's personal athletic accomplishments rather than significant contributions to the industry or field, and the Petitioner did not identify specific documentary evidence on appeal meeting this criterion.
Intent to continue work in area of expertise (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(5))
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AAO agreed the record lacked clear evidence of intent to continue work in the U.S. The business plan was outdated and the company dissolved; financial documents were unreliable; and the consular report undermined the Petitioner's claims. The Petitioner's unsubstantiated assertion of miscommunication did not constitute the independent objective evidence required under Matter of Ho.
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AAO agreed the record lacked clear evidence of intent to continue work in the U.S. The business plan was outdated and the company dissolved; financial documents were unreliable; and the consular report undermined the Petitioner's claims. The Petitioner's unsubstantiated assertion of miscommunication did not constitute the independent objective evidence required under Matter of Ho.
AAO found that the support letters praised the Petitioner personally and noted the importance of the finance field generally, but most did not discuss how the proposed endeavor would have nationally important impact. Financial projections were unsupported conjecture, the plan to create nine direct jobs was not shown to rise to national importance, and general economic arguments about supply and demand were insufficient.…
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对照裁决如何区分“领域整体重要”与“申请人具体工作将产生的未来影响”。
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AAO found that the support letters praised the Petitioner personally and noted the importance of the finance field generally, but most did not discuss how the proposed endeavor would have nationally important impact. Financial projections were unsupported conjecture, the plan to create nine direct jobs was not shown to rise to national importance, and general economic arguments about supply and demand were insufficient. Awards from South Korea's Ministry of Finance were not shown to be indicative of influence on the U.S. or the broader field.
The Director correctly found that the Petitioner compared her wages to minimum wages, average wages, and wages of others at her own organization, but never compared her salary to the high salaries of dance instructors in the field. Additional evidence submitted on appeal was not considered because it was new.
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The Director correctly found that the Petitioner compared her wages to minimum wages, average wages, and wages of others at her own organization, but never compared her salary to the high salaries of dance instructors in the field. Additional evidence submitted on appeal was not considered because it was new.
The Petitioner's reference letters described the competitive achievements of her students but failed to show how her coaching constituted original contributions of major significance to the field as a whole. The letters were conclusory, lacked specificity about broader field impact, and were more applicable to the leading/critical role criterion.
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区分“工作具有原创性”与“原创贡献对整个领域具有重大意义”的证明。
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The Petitioner's reference letters described the competitive achievements of her students but failed to show how her coaching constituted original contributions of major significance to the field as a whole. The letters were conclusory, lacked specificity about broader field impact, and were more applicable to the leading/critical role criterion.
final merits determination – sustained national or international acclaim
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AAO found that although the Petitioner holds high-ranking positions and works for prestigious clients, this demonstrates positional importance rather than individual sustained acclaim. The published materials were mostly short press releases or brief mentions. Her display evidence did not show individual recognition. The advisory articles she authored lacked demonstrable impact on the field.
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AAO found that although the Petitioner holds high-ranking positions and works for prestigious clients, this demonstrates positional importance rather than individual sustained acclaim. The published materials were mostly short press releases or brief mentions. Her display evidence did not show individual recognition. The advisory articles she authored lacked demonstrable impact on the field.