AAO found that the letters about the skating awards were inconsistent with a press release describing an online public voting process rather than a jury, and therefore gave the letters no evidentiary weight. The letter about the fair lacked sufficient specifics such as dates, number of contestants, and other details, and was not corroborated by documentary evidence.
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AAO found that the letters about the skating awards were inconsistent with a press release describing an online public voting process rather than a jury, and therefore gave the letters no evidentiary weight. The letter about the fair lacked sufficient specifics such as dates, number of contestants, and other details, and was not corroborated by documentary evidence.
display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
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AAO found the Petitioner met this criterion based on evidence that her costumes were displayed at figure skating, ice dancing, synchronized swimming competitions, theatrical performances, and other artistic exhibitions.
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AAO found the Petitioner met this criterion based on evidence that her costumes were displayed at figure skating, ice dancing, synchronized swimming competitions, theatrical performances, and other artistic exhibitions.
AAO found that while the Petitioner's endeavor has substantial merit and the fields of distance education and STEM are important, the Petitioner did not establish that her specific proposed consulting endeavor would have national importance.…
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AAO found that while the Petitioner's endeavor has substantial merit and the fields of distance education and STEM are important, the Petitioner did not establish that her specific proposed consulting endeavor would have national importance. The large student numbers cited related to past employer contexts rather than her own proposed firm, and the evidence did not show her model or services would impact the field of distance education beyond individual clients.
AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner had not shown she was well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. She lacked demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. education system and U.S. learning platforms, had not shown success running her own consulting firm, and had insufficient evidence of business planning or interested clients.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner had not shown she was well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. She lacked demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. education system and U.S. learning platforms, had not shown success running her own consulting firm, and had insufficient evidence of business planning or interested clients.
on balance, waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States
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AAO found the Schedule A, Group II argument was speculative and relied on a misreading of regulations, as Schedule A incorporates a job offer requirement rather than waiving it. The Petitioner's recognition was considerably more limited, largely confined to parts of Florida, and his childhood/student awards did not show recognition available to established musicians.
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AAO found the Schedule A, Group II argument was speculative and relied on a misreading of regulations, as Schedule A incorporates a job offer requirement rather than waiving it. The Petitioner's recognition was considerably more limited, largely confined to parts of Florida, and his childhood/student awards did not show recognition available to established musicians.
AAO found the record attests to the Petitioner's training and experience as a cellist, but the proposed endeavor involves more than playing cello. The Petitioner failed to show he is well-positioned for a faculty job, did not specify the type of institution, did not establish necessary credentials, and did not show progress toward the quartet. AAO also noted his new improvisation model was a material change to the petition.
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AAO found the record attests to the Petitioner's training and experience as a cellist, but the proposed endeavor involves more than playing cello. The Petitioner failed to show he is well-positioned for a faculty job, did not specify the type of institution, did not establish necessary credentials, and did not show progress toward the quartet. AAO also noted his new improvisation model was a material change to the petition.
AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but not national importance. The business plan's projections of 30 jobs and $1.84 million in wages lacked corroborating evidence and did not rise to national importance even if accepted at face value. Recommendation letters addressed only past accomplishments and not the prospective national impact of the endeavor.…
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AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but not national importance. The business plan's projections of 30 jobs and $1.84 million in wages lacked corroborating evidence and did not rise to national importance even if accepted at face value. Recommendation letters addressed only past accomplishments and not the prospective national impact of the endeavor. The expert opinion was not supported by evidence of actual collaborative work with Latin American companies. Industry reports did not attribute specific economic impact to the Petitioner's endeavor. The Petitioner failed to show her work would impact the marketing field more broadly beyond her clients.
AAO affirmed that the Petitioner's public health arguments were not asserted in the 2018 petition filing and relied heavily on 2020 pandemic-era changes, which cannot retroactively establish national importance as of the filing date. The product line in 2018 included items like rust removers and dry cleaning agents with no direct relationship to public health.
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AAO affirmed that the Petitioner's public health arguments were not asserted in the 2018 petition filing and relied heavily on 2020 pandemic-era changes, which cannot retroactively establish national importance as of the filing date. The product line in 2018 included items like rust removers and dry cleaning agents with no direct relationship to public health.
AAO agrees the Petitioner described importance in terms of his employer's projects and customers and did not show how his role would impact the field of energy systems maintenance or design at a national level, nor any substantial positive economic effects.
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AAO agrees the Petitioner described importance in terms of his employer's projects and customers and did not show how his role would impact the field of energy systems maintenance or design at a national level, nor any substantial positive economic effects.
AAO observed that the record likely does not establish that the Petitioner's occupation requires a bachelor's degree for entry, noting that DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook says many classical performers hold bachelor's degrees but does not state it is required. AAO ultimately reserved the issue because the NIW analysis was dispositive.
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AAO observed that the record likely does not establish that the Petitioner's occupation requires a bachelor's degree for entry, noting that DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook says many classical performers hold bachelor's degrees but does not state it is required. AAO ultimately reserved the issue because the NIW analysis was dispositive.