AAO adopted the Director's finding, concluding that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate his endeavor as a Sales Manager would have implications beyond the companies and clients he works with to impact the U.S. economy on a nationally important scale. The record lacked a plan or evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation attributable to his future work.
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AAO adopted the Director's finding, concluding that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate his endeavor as a Sales Manager would have implications beyond the companies and clients he works with to impact the U.S. economy on a nationally important scale. The record lacked a plan or evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation attributable to his future work.
The AAO concluded the record does not link the Petitioner's media arts credential to general management duties, and education/skills in isolation do not establish well-positioning.
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The AAO concluded the record does not link the Petitioner's media arts credential to general management duties, and education/skills in isolation do not establish well-positioning.
AAO found the Petitioner's plans primarily highlighted her credentials and work experience rather than the national importance of her endeavor. Her claims of broad economic impact were unsubstantiated, and her services were analogous to teaching—which Dhanasar itself held does not rise to national importance.…
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AAO found the Petitioner's plans primarily highlighted her credentials and work experience rather than the national importance of her endeavor. Her claims of broad economic impact were unsubstantiated, and her services were analogous to teaching—which Dhanasar itself held does not rise to national importance. The expert opinion letter addressed industry significance generally without engaging the Petitioner's specific proposed endeavor, and the recommendation letters did not address impact beyond her employers and clients.
AAO agreed that while the endeavor has substantial merit, the record lacks sufficient evidence that the Petitioner's products have been or will be adopted by the industry at large or will have far-reaching economic or societal implications beyond her immediate clients and collaborators. Claims of national importance were not adequately corroborated.
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AAO agreed that while the endeavor has substantial merit, the record lacks sufficient evidence that the Petitioner's products have been or will be adopted by the industry at large or will have far-reaching economic or societal implications beyond her immediate clients and collaborators. Claims of national importance were not adequately corroborated.
AAO found recommendation letters lacked specificity about real-world impact; citation metrics (GS, OpenAlex, Clarivate percentiles) did not demonstrate sufficient interest from relevant parties; and the Petitioner failed to document specific future projects, funding, or institutional support for his planned assistant professor research.
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AAO found recommendation letters lacked specificity about real-world impact; citation metrics (GS, OpenAlex, Clarivate percentiles) did not demonstrate sufficient interest from relevant parties; and the Petitioner failed to document specific future projects, funding, or institutional support for his planned assistant professor research.
lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
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The guest passes are not prizes or awards for excellence in music — they relate to events outside the Petitioner's claimed area, and there is no documentary evidence explaining the circumstances of receipt. The competition award issue was waived on appeal for failure to contest the Director's conclusion.
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The guest passes are not prizes or awards for excellence in music — they relate to events outside the Petitioner's claimed area, and there is no documentary evidence explaining the circumstances of receipt. The competition award issue was waived on appeal for failure to contest the Director's conclusion.
AAO reaffirmed that professional associations are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree for membership, consistent with the regulatory definition of 'profession,' and Petitioner failed to support a contrary interpretation.
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AAO reaffirmed that professional associations are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree for membership, consistent with the regulatory definition of 'profession,' and Petitioner failed to support a contrary interpretation.