The Petitioner's employer letters showed experience obtained before January 2019, the date he received his baccalaureate degree, and therefore did not demonstrate post-baccalaureate experience as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(i)(B).
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The Petitioner's employer letters showed experience obtained before January 2019, the date he received his baccalaureate degree, and therefore did not demonstrate post-baccalaureate experience as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(i)(B).
membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
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AAO found that Michelin Guide materials do not indicate that listed establishments or their owners become members of any association. For comparable evidence, the Petitioner did not explain how or even assert that the criterion does not readily apply to chefs.
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AAO found that Michelin Guide materials do not indicate that listed establishments or their owners become members of any association. For comparable evidence, the Petitioner did not explain how or even assert that the criterion does not readily apply to chefs.
lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
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AAO agreed that restaurant listing placements do not constitute prizes or awards received by the Petitioner. For comparable evidence, the Petitioner failed to establish the criterion does not readily apply to his occupation, and the record itself demonstrated the existence of culinary awards like the James Beard Awards.
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AAO agreed that restaurant listing placements do not constitute prizes or awards received by the Petitioner. For comparable evidence, the Petitioner failed to establish the criterion does not readily apply to his occupation, and the record itself demonstrated the existence of culinary awards like the James Beard Awards.
AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but found no national importance, because the Petitioner conflated the importance of the broader industry with his specific proposed endeavor. His knowledge and skills arguments pertain to prong two, and he failed to show projected U.S. economic impact or job creation attributable to his specific position.
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AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but found no national importance, because the Petitioner conflated the importance of the broader industry with his specific proposed endeavor. His knowledge and skills arguments pertain to prong two, and he failed to show projected U.S. economic impact or job creation attributable to his specific position.
AAO found that serving as a mentor does not equate to participation as a judge of the work of others, and the evidence was insufficient to show the Petitioner served as a judge in the field. The Director's mischaracterization of the organization as the Petitioner's employer was a harmless error that did not prejudice the Petitioner.
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AAO found that serving as a mentor does not equate to participation as a judge of the work of others, and the evidence was insufficient to show the Petitioner served as a judge in the field. The Director's mischaracterization of the organization as the Petitioner's employer was a harmless error that did not prejudice the Petitioner.
AAO found the transcript showed only approximately 2.5 years of study (2008–2011), falling below the four-year threshold required for U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency under AACRAO EDGE. The academic evaluation's assertion of a four-year program was unexplained and contradicted by the transcript, so AAO discounted it. The Petitioner also failed to show five years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience in the specialty.
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AAO found the transcript showed only approximately 2.5 years of study (2008–2011), falling below the four-year threshold required for U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency under AACRAO EDGE. The academic evaluation's assertion of a four-year program was unexplained and contradicted by the transcript, so AAO discounted it. The Petitioner also failed to show five years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience in the specialty.
AAO agreed that substantial merit was shown but found national importance was not established. Unsupported projections of jobs and revenue, unsubstantiated claims about an economically depressed area, failure to show the educational model would impact the field beyond prospective students, and reliance on a general workforce shortage—which is addressed by the labor certification process—were all insufficient to demonstrate…
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AAO agreed that substantial merit was shown but found national importance was not established. Unsupported projections of jobs and revenue, unsubstantiated claims about an economically depressed area, failure to show the educational model would impact the field beyond prospective students, and reliance on a general workforce shortage—which is addressed by the labor certification process—were all insufficient to demonstrate national importance.
AAO agreed that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance. The Petitioner's projections for 57 employees and economic benefits were unsupported, the area was not shown to be economically depressed, and the endeavor would not impact the industry more broadly or offer original innovations.
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AAO agreed that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance. The Petitioner's projections for 57 employees and economic benefits were unsupported, the area was not shown to be economically depressed, and the endeavor would not impact the industry more broadly or offer original innovations.
AAO partially disagreed with the Director, finding the Petitioner did establish substantial merit (withdrawing the Director's contrary finding), but agreed the Petitioner failed to establish national importance. The record lacked independent objective evidence showing her endeavor's prospective impact would reach substantial positive economic effects beyond her direct clients.…
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AAO partially disagreed with the Director, finding the Petitioner did establish substantial merit (withdrawing the Director's contrary finding), but agreed the Petitioner failed to establish national importance. The record lacked independent objective evidence showing her endeavor's prospective impact would reach substantial positive economic effects beyond her direct clients. Invocation of the accounting profession's general importance, shortages of accountants, and small business statistics without linking them to her specific endeavor was insufficient.
AAO concluded the Petitioner showed substantial merit but failed to demonstrate that his specific endeavor of providing Business Development Director services in the Florida area had broader implications, significant potential to employ U.S. workers, or substantial positive economic effects.
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AAO concluded the Petitioner showed substantial merit but failed to demonstrate that his specific endeavor of providing Business Development Director services in the Florida area had broader implications, significant potential to employ U.S. workers, or substantial positive economic effects.