AAO disagreed with the Director, finding that membership in the Brazilian Computer Society was not shown to be reserved for professionals because membership is open to 'enthusiasts,' no minimum degree requirement was established, and the Petitioner's own educational record showed only the equivalent of a U.S. associate's degree and a post-graduate certificate.
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AAO disagreed with the Director, finding that membership in the Brazilian Computer Society was not shown to be reserved for professionals because membership is open to 'enthusiasts,' no minimum degree requirement was established, and the Petitioner's own educational record showed only the equivalent of a U.S. associate's degree and a post-graduate certificate.
AAO found the Petitioner's evidence did not show the 'little kickers' program was adopted beyond the one soccer club, that her business would employ U.S. workers or generate substantial economic effects, or that her individual sports management work would impact the field broadly. Expert letters failed to connect the specific proposed endeavor to national-level significance.
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AAO found the Petitioner's evidence did not show the 'little kickers' program was adopted beyond the one soccer club, that her business would employ U.S. workers or generate substantial economic effects, or that her individual sports management work would impact the field broadly. Expert letters failed to connect the specific proposed endeavor to national-level significance.
AAO finds the Petitioner's letters from four Nigerian professors lack specific examples of impact; citation metrics are inflated by self-citations; OpenAlex 98.75% percentile relies on self-citations; journal rankings are unsupported; the Master's degree alone is insufficient; and there is no documentation of communications with a U.S. institution or funding.
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AAO finds the Petitioner's letters from four Nigerian professors lack specific examples of impact; citation metrics are inflated by self-citations; OpenAlex 98.75% percentile relies on self-citations; journal rankings are unsupported; the Master's degree alone is insufficient; and there is no documentation of communications with a U.S. institution or funding.
AAO agrees with the Director that the proposed endeavor of developing solutions for protecting perishable foods and providing portable drinking water has substantial merit and national importance, given the broader implications of the research disseminated through scientific journals.
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AAO agrees with the Director that the proposed endeavor of developing solutions for protecting perishable foods and providing portable drinking water has substantial merit and national importance, given the broader implications of the research disseminated through scientific journals.
The letters from partners indicate holiday-related job duties that do not clearly support full-time work throughout the year, and the subcontractor agreements do not address whether work was part- or full-time. The Petitioner acknowledged some roles were part-time and has not demonstrated ten years of full-time experience.
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The letters from partners indicate holiday-related job duties that do not clearly support full-time work throughout the year, and the subcontractor agreements do not address whether work was part- or full-time. The Petitioner acknowledged some roles were part-time and has not demonstrated ten years of full-time experience.
Client contracts showing satisfaction and technical compliance do not constitute a license or certification to practice. The Petitioner did not assert that a license or certification is required to practice his profession or that he possesses one.
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Client contracts showing satisfaction and technical compliance do not constitute a license or certification to practice. The Petitioner did not assert that a license or certification is required to practice his profession or that he possesses one.