Valid employment contract under 8 C.F.R. § 204.12(c)(1)(i)
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AAO agreed the contract failed, and additionally found (on a ground not reached by the director) that the contract was executed more than six months before the petition was filed and did not cover the required five-year period from the filing date, independently disqualifying it under 8 C.F.R. § 204.12(c)(1)(i). AAO also confirmed the petitioner did not establish actual employer-employee control.
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AAO agreed the contract failed, and additionally found (on a ground not reached by the director) that the contract was executed more than six months before the petition was filed and did not cover the required five-year period from the filing date, independently disqualifying it under 8 C.F.R. § 204.12(c)(1)(i). AAO also confirmed the petitioner did not establish actual employer-employee control.
actual minimum requirements / employer-paid education (Part J.22)
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AAO found the record showed direct tuition payments by the Petitioner to the educational institution on the Beneficiary's behalf. The Petitioner failed to establish through tax returns or other documentation that the payments were part of a defined compensation plan, and the Beneficiary's omission of earlier employment on Form G-325 further undermined the record's credibility.…
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AAO found the record showed direct tuition payments by the Petitioner to the educational institution on the Beneficiary's behalf. The Petitioner failed to establish through tax returns or other documentation that the payments were part of a defined compensation plan, and the Beneficiary's omission of earlier employment on Form G-325 further undermined the record's credibility. AAO upheld the finding of willful material misrepresentation on Part J.22 and affirmed invalidation of the labor certification.
bona fide job opportunity / familial relationship disclosure (Part C.9)
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The appellate birth certificate and affidavit evidence established no biological familial relationship between the Beneficiary and the sole shareholder. Applying the Modular Container multi-factor test, AAO found no basis to conclude the job opportunity was not bona fide, and withdrew both the bona fide and willful misrepresentation findings as to Part C.9.
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The appellate birth certificate and affidavit evidence established no biological familial relationship between the Beneficiary and the sole shareholder. Applying the Modular Container multi-factor test, AAO found no basis to conclude the job opportunity was not bona fide, and withdrew both the bona fide and willful misrepresentation findings as to Part C.9.
AAO raised the ability-to-pay issue sua sponte. The record contained only the 2014 federal tax return but lacked the required 2015 financial documentation, so the Petitioner could not demonstrate continuing ability to pay $142,792 per year from the April 21, 2015 priority date.
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AAO raised the ability-to-pay issue sua sponte. The record contained only the 2014 federal tax return but lacked the required 2015 financial documentation, so the Petitioner could not demonstrate continuing ability to pay $142,792 per year from the April 21, 2015 priority date.
lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
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AAO found the Petitioner's field encompasses synchronized swimming broadly, and her team finishes at international competitions qualify as lesser internationally recognized awards.
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AAO found the Petitioner's field encompasses synchronized swimming broadly, and her team finishes at international competitions qualify as lesser internationally recognized awards.
five years of qualifying experience with specific description of duties
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AAO found that none of the employer letters provided a specific description of the duties performed as required by regulation. The one attached list of job responsibilities lacked authentication and covered only about three years of the Beneficiary's tenure, which alone would be insufficient to meet the five-year requirement.…
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AAO found that none of the employer letters provided a specific description of the duties performed as required by regulation. The one attached list of job responsibilities lacked authentication and covered only about three years of the Beneficiary's tenure, which alone would be insufficient to meet the five-year requirement. The Petitioner did not show that compliant letters were unavailable, so the alternative evidence provision did not apply.
foreign equivalent degree in accounting or banking
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AAO found that only one of the three evaluations mentioned a specialization in accounting, and the transcripts showed insufficient coursework in accounting or banking for a major. The 2004 letters also did not state that the Beneficiary's credentials were equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree specifically in accounting or banking.
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AAO found that only one of the three evaluations mentioned a specialization in accounting, and the transcripts showed insufficient coursework in accounting or banking for a major. The 2004 letters also did not state that the Beneficiary's credentials were equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree specifically in accounting or banking.
AAO rejected the Petitioner's argument that the marriage fraud issue was irrelevant, holding that section 204(c)(2) expressly bars approval of any immigrant petition where the beneficiary has conspired to enter into a fraudulent marriage. The Petitioner failed to submit evidence resolving the many inconsistencies identified by USCIS and the U.S. Consulate despite multiple opportunities to do so.
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AAO rejected the Petitioner's argument that the marriage fraud issue was irrelevant, holding that section 204(c)(2) expressly bars approval of any immigrant petition where the beneficiary has conspired to enter into a fraudulent marriage. The Petitioner failed to submit evidence resolving the many inconsistencies identified by USCIS and the U.S. Consulate despite multiple opportunities to do so.