AAO found the Petitioner did adequately identify a proposed endeavor but failed to show national importance. The evidence showed the field of physical therapy has substantial merit, but the Petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific proposed work would have broader implications beyond her individual patients or provide substantial positive economic effects at the regional or national level.
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AAO found the Petitioner did adequately identify a proposed endeavor but failed to show national importance. The evidence showed the field of physical therapy has substantial merit, but the Petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific proposed work would have broader implications beyond her individual patients or provide substantial positive economic effects at the regional or national level.
Schedule A initial evidence (PWD and notice of filing)
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AAO found the Petitioner failed to submit evidence meeting 20 C.F.R. § 656.15(b) and treated the issue as waived on appeal because the Petitioner did not address it.
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AAO found the Petitioner failed to submit evidence meeting 20 C.F.R. § 656.15(b) and treated the issue as waived on appeal because the Petitioner did not address it.
AAO withdrew the Director's finding on substantial merit, finding that the potential applications across multiple industries suggest substantial merit. However, AAO agreed that national importance was not established because the Petitioner failed to show a sufficiently direct connection between her research and broader national-level impact, relying instead on potential broader applications as a substitute for demonstrated…
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding on substantial merit, finding that the potential applications across multiple industries suggest substantial merit. However, AAO agreed that national importance was not established because the Petitioner failed to show a sufficiently direct connection between her research and broader national-level impact, relying instead on potential broader applications as a substitute for demonstrated impact, and failing to show how benefits would rise above those to her employer and its customers.
official academic record showing degree/diploma in area of exceptional ability
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The Petitioner did not provide official academic records for any institution he claimed to attend. A certificate labeled 'diploma' was issued by a crafts fair organization and is not an official academic record.
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The Petitioner did not provide official academic records for any institution he claimed to attend. A certificate labeled 'diploma' was issued by a crafts fair organization and is not an official academic record.
AAO reserved judgment on this prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the underlying EB-2 classification, making the NIW analysis unnecessary.
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AAO reserved judgment on this prong because the Petitioner failed to establish the underlying EB-2 classification, making the NIW analysis unnecessary.
AAO found sufficient evidence of membership in professional associations, including the 2018 letter from the CEO of a folk artists association confirming membership since 2004 and recommendation letters from other artists.
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AAO found sufficient evidence of membership in professional associations, including the 2018 letter from the CEO of a folk artists association confirming membership since 2004 and recommendation letters from other artists.