Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Arts (2012): the director revoked the petition's approval for good and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director revoked the petition's approval for good and sufficient cause, finding the petitioner was statutorily barred from approval under Section 204(c) of the Act. The record contained substantial and probative evidence, including the petitioner's guilty plea to misprision of a felony, indicating she had previously conspired to enter into a marriage for the purpose of evading immigration laws.
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Marriage Fraud (Section 204(C) Bar) Extraordinary Ability
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