AAO found that the bank statements were not translated into English as required by 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3), the translator's certification does not confirm the statements list client names or cosmetology payments, the Petitioner apparently works approximately 1,100 miles from Moscow making Moscow-region salary comparisons inapt, and the salary data lacks context regarding experience and seniority.
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AAO found that the bank statements were not translated into English as required by 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3), the translator's certification does not confirm the statements list client names or cosmetology payments, the Petitioner apparently works approximately 1,100 miles from Moscow making Moscow-region salary comparisons inapt, and the salary data lacks context regarding experience and seniority.
Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
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AAO found the recommendation letters do not establish a leading or critical role for any organization with a distinguished reputation. One letter references training a colleague but does not identify the employing organization. Another characterizes the Petitioner's role as 'assistant' at a single surgery.…
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AAO found the recommendation letters do not establish a leading or critical role for any organization with a distinguished reputation. One letter references training a colleague but does not identify the employing organization. Another characterizes the Petitioner's role as 'assistant' at a single surgery. A third letter contains conflicting statements calling the role both 'critical' and describing the Petitioner as an 'assistant,' without establishing the organization's distinguished reputation.
Final merits determination – sustained national or international acclaim
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AAO reviewed the record in the aggregate and found it does not demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required, and that the Petitioner is not among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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AAO reviewed the record in the aggregate and found it does not demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required, and that the Petitioner is not among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
AAO affirmed the Director's conclusion that the record does not establish the Petitioner received a one-time achievement of a major, internationally recognized award. The Petitioner did not challenge this on appeal.
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AAO affirmed the Director's conclusion that the record does not establish the Petitioner received a one-time achievement of a major, internationally recognized award. The Petitioner did not challenge this on appeal.
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
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AAO found the document the Petitioner quoted was the RSPRAS Charter, not a membership certificate, and her actual membership certificate identifies her only as an 'active member,' not an honorary member. Even if she were an honorary member, the record does not establish that 'significant contribution' equates to 'outstanding achievements' or that the voters are 'recognized national or international experts.'
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AAO found the document the Petitioner quoted was the RSPRAS Charter, not a membership certificate, and her actual membership certificate identifies her only as an 'active member,' not an honorary member. Even if she were an honorary member, the record does not establish that 'significant contribution' equates to 'outstanding achievements' or that the voters are 'recognized national or international experts.'
AAO agreed the endeavor lacked national importance. A general dental shortage, local clinic operations, unsubstantiated revenue projections, HUBZone location (unsupported and self-disqualifying), and vague training plans do not demonstrate prospective impact at the national level. The analysis must focus on the specific endeavor, not the general importance of dentistry.
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AAO agreed the endeavor lacked national importance. A general dental shortage, local clinic operations, unsubstantiated revenue projections, HUBZone location (unsupported and self-disqualifying), and vague training plans do not demonstrate prospective impact at the national level. The analysis must focus on the specific endeavor, not the general importance of dentistry.
AAO withdrew the Director's finding, concluding that the credential evaluator improperly combined a bachelor's degree with two lato sensu certificates (which lead to professional certificates, not graduate degrees) to reach a DDS equivalency, when the regulation requires a single foreign equivalent doctoral degree.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding, concluding that the credential evaluator improperly combined a bachelor's degree with two lato sensu certificates (which lead to professional certificates, not graduate degrees) to reach a DDS equivalency, when the regulation requires a single foreign equivalent doctoral degree.
AOPA was not demonstrated to be a professional association for EB-2 purposes, as none of the submitted evidence established that AOPA requires its members to hold a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent as a minimum qualification for membership.
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AOPA was not demonstrated to be a professional association for EB-2 purposes, as none of the submitted evidence established that AOPA requires its members to hold a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent as a minimum qualification for membership.