AAO observes that if the cryptocurrency-focused endeavor were accepted, the Director's prong-2 conclusion would have to be reconsidered because the Petitioner has shown no expertise in cryptocurrency or robo-advisors, but AAO does not formally re-decide prong 2.
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AAO observes that if the cryptocurrency-focused endeavor were accepted, the Director's prong-2 conclusion would have to be reconsidered because the Petitioner has shown no expertise in cryptocurrency or robo-advisors, but AAO does not formally re-decide prong 2.
AAO agrees the new materials were generalized STEM policy guidance that does not broadly exempt STEM workers from labor certification, and they do not show federal interest in this specific endeavor.
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AAO agrees the new materials were generalized STEM policy guidance that does not broadly exempt STEM workers from labor certification, and they do not show federal interest in this specific endeavor.
AAO agrees that the motion did not identify legal or policy error; the Petitioner's arguments largely re-asserted national importance without showing the Director misapplied Dhanasar.
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AAO agrees that the motion did not identify legal or policy error; the Petitioner's arguments largely re-asserted national importance without showing the Director misapplied Dhanasar.
AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but found the Petitioner did not show his specific endeavor would impact the field beyond his program participants. New evidence of Yoruba programs at eleven U.S. universities undercut the shortage argument, and the business plan's projections were unsupported by probative evidence.
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AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but found the Petitioner did not show his specific endeavor would impact the field beyond his program participants. New evidence of Yoruba programs at eleven U.S. universities undercut the shortage argument, and the business plan's projections were unsupported by probative evidence.
Display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
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AAO found that Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions are athletic and competitive, not artistic, in nature and therefore do not qualify as artistic exhibitions or showcases under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(vii). AAO also rejected the Petitioner's reliance on Dr. Klens-Bigman's theory (which she herself said excludes martial art sport forms) and on a non-precedential 2005 AAO decision.
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AAO found that Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions are athletic and competitive, not artistic, in nature and therefore do not qualify as artistic exhibitions or showcases under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(vii). AAO also rejected the Petitioner's reliance on Dr. Klens-Bigman's theory (which she herself said excludes martial art sport forms) and on a non-precedential 2005 AAO decision.
The Director concluded the record does not establish a one-time achievement of a major, internationally recognized award, and the Petitioner did not contest this on appeal.
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The Director concluded the record does not establish a one-time achievement of a major, internationally recognized award, and the Petitioner did not contest this on appeal.
Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
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AAO criticized the Director for improperly importing a final-merits standard (competing at the very top) into the criterion, but nonetheless concluded the criterion was not met because the tournament results did not establish that the prizes reflected excellence in the field — many results showed only one or two finalists, indicating awards by default rather than excellence.
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AAO criticized the Director for improperly importing a final-merits standard (competing at the very top) into the criterion, but nonetheless concluded the criterion was not met because the tournament results did not establish that the prizes reflected excellence in the field — many results showed only one or two finalists, indicating awards by default rather than excellence.
Published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media
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AAO acknowledged that the publications may be some form of trade publication but found the record did not establish they are 'major' trade publications or major media. Internet traffic data submitted was inconclusive and not contextualized to demonstrate major status.
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AAO acknowledged that the publications may be some form of trade publication but found the record did not establish they are 'major' trade publications or major media. Internet traffic data submitted was inconclusive and not contextualized to demonstrate major status.
Original contributions of major significance in the field
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AAO found that the Petitioner's organization of a charity Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament (the [REDACTED] event) did not establish major significance in the field. While the event had charitable merit, the letters and articles did not explain how it was of major significance in the field of Brazilian jiu-jitsu broadly.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's organization of a charity Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament (the [REDACTED] event) did not establish major significance in the field. While the event had charitable merit, the letters and articles did not explain how it was of major significance in the field of Brazilian jiu-jitsu broadly.
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
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AAO found that the IBJJF black belt and first-degree black belt do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts. The requirements include minimum age, medical and rules training, and maintaining active membership, none of which constitute outstanding achievements, and simply maintaining active membership for three years qualifies for the first-degree black belt.
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AAO found that the IBJJF black belt and first-degree black belt do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts. The requirements include minimum age, medical and rules training, and maintaining active membership, none of which constitute outstanding achievements, and simply maintaining active membership for three years qualifies for the first-degree black belt.