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dismissed
EB-1A
Fence Installer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fence installer, failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The s...
(Iii) Published Materials About The Alien (Ix) High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed due to significant, unresolved inconsistencies in the petitioner's educational and professional background, includi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their awards were nationally or internationally significant, prov...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the petitioner failed to sign the Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal. Per regulation 8 C.F.R....
Improper Filing (Unsigned Appeal)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was purely procedural and did not addre...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner's appeal was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they met the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized priz...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Ophthalmic Surgery
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision and prior request for evidence were procedurally deficient. The director failed to s...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability....
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Transmission Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner had provided sufficient objective evidence to support his claims of makin...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. After filing the initial petition, the petitioner filed another petition unde...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as of the filing date. The A...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Irish Dancing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director's reasoning for denial was flawed. The director had improperly dismissed signific...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, inc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal 33 days after the director's revocation decision was issued, ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Diamond Selection / Jewelry Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the claimed criteria. The petitioner's scholarships and ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's initial appeal was not accepted because it was submitted with the wrong filing f...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Submission Of Correct Filing Fee
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Address Regulatory Criteria
sustained
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director gave insufficient weight to key evidence. Specifically, the Director u...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authored Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Agriculturist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny. The AAO refused to consider ne...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Meeting At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Art
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the initial denial or identify any ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Printing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required criteria. The evidence only addressed the 'lea...
Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met the ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted evidence wa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics And Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the reasons stated for the initial denial. The petitioner did no...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Professional Go Game
The motion was granted but the previous decision was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. The AAO determined the petitioner's aw...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met the criteria for sustained national or international acclaim. The a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The decision was issued on July 5, 2005, and the appeal was not received until August...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Hematopathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Poetry And Writing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the awards criterion, t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics (Tai Chi)
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was flawed. The director erred by failing to consider all of the regulatory criteria c...
Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim. Th...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed untimely, nearly seven months after the regulatory 30-day deadline. The petitioner's...
Motion To Reopen Timeliness
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined tha...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fence Installer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any evidence to establish eligibility. The initial petition contained no s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required regulatory criteri...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. The petitio...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
remanded
EB-1A
Otolaryngology
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally deficient. The director's decision acknowledged that the petitioner m...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Systems Analyst
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for an award w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Film Festival Producer
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had established the beneficiary's eligibility, contrary to the direc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the initial denial or provide any n...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's decision, w...
Failure To State A Basis For Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requisite number of criteria to establish sustained national or internati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria for an alien of extraordi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Industry Management
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The submi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion was dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner filed a motion but failed to include the required new facts, supporting evid...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 87 days after the director's decision was issued, whi...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by CIS on March 2, 2005, 35 days after the director's decisio...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Cosmetology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was rejected as it was filed 51 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day deadline. The director also declin...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'published materi...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
sustained
EB-1A
Aromatherapy And Reflexology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director erred in their evaluation of the evidence. While the AAO agreed that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office did not review...
sustained
EB-1A
Therapeutic Aromatherapy And Reflexology
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had met only one regulatory criterion. The AAO sustained the appeal, re-evaluating ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Handbag Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The documentation for he...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a painter. The evidence f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were found...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The submitted awards lac...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria. The petitioner did no...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Musical Instrument Making
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the required criteria. Submitted documents, su...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Musical Instrument Maker
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the claimed criteria. Submitted article...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera Actor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national or international significance of his awards. The petitioner...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Jade Craft Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordin...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field. Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V) (Summary Dismissal)
dismissed
EB-1A
Silk Embroidery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria. The d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Lantern Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for at least three of the required criteria. The evide...
Prizes Or Awards High Salary Commercial Successes Intent To Continue Work
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