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dismissed EB-1A

Silk Printing Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three of...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Handbag Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria. The e...
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

Crop Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the criteria claimed. The evidence submitted for the awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally significant, providin...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a model, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence subm...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Government Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Biology And Horticulture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Creative Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she had earned sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO dete...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the evid...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally significant, as most ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability....
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Materials 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. Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation.
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit requested evidence, specifically a list of performance dates and venues, bo...
8 C.F.R. ยง 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted published materials were not primaril...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were n...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Intellectual Property Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Geographic Information Systems

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found the evidenc...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Science And Engineering

· Individual
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 Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Awards Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
remanded EB-1A

Skilled Mechanic

· Individual
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director had denied the petition because ...
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 Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S 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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the petitioner, a musician and composer, had not established the sustained nat...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Much of the evidence for aw...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Education / Communications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Management Consulting (Pharmaceutical/Biotech)

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner's main argument was that a Request for Evidence (RFE) should hav...
Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. His awards were deemed sc...
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
dismissed EB-1A

Endodontics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The AAO determined the...
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
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were from nationally or internationally recognized compe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prizes and awards he received were from nationally or internati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner addressed the specific grounds for denial. He submitted a statement detailing his plans to c...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the original revocation was based on a conclusory consular report that applied an incorrect legal standard,...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Religious Scholar And Philosopher

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-1A

Contractor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a contractor. The evidenc...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the petitioner had not established sustained national or...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined tha...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in business. The director fo...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Jade Sculpture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud, as the AAO determined the petitioner had plagiarized the biographical history and achievem...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as a bracelet designer and...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required criteria. While the petitioner met the cr...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The beneficiary's academic honors, scholarships, and t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Advertising Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted letters were de...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required for the classifi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Dermatology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's career dev...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud because the petitioner submitted altered articles, substituting her name for other artists ...
Published Material Prizes/Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Glass Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud. The AAO discovered that the petitioner submitted numerous fraudulent documents, misreprese...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Squash

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a squash instructor, has sustained national or int...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to a finding of marriage fraud under section 204(c) of the Act. The AAO found evidence that the petit...
Marriage Fraud (Section 204(C))
dismissed EB-1A

Performance Arts

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-1A

Jade Sculpture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The AAO determined that the petitioner misrepresented the biographical history and achie...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Embroidery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the required criteria. Fo...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate sustained national or international acc...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera Actor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally significant, failing ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Jade Crafts Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria. The...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria. The...
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

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error
dismissed EB-1A

Silk Embroidery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Lantern Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the regulatory criteria. The evide...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Silk Printing Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required criteria. The evidence ...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted di...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry Design

· Individual
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 Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Embroidery Artisan

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media 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, In Relation To Others In The Field Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Nuclear Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence establishing the national or international significanc...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify An Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO determined it lacked jurisdiction because the original appeal was not filed in a time...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Jurisdiction For Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner, having been received 40 days after the director's decision. The subsequ...
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Memberships Published Materials
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision contained legal errors and ignored submitted evidence. The director erroneously impl...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Physical Therapy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary of the petition, rather than the petitione...
Legal Standing To Appeal Proper Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to submit certified English translations for his evidence, which was in Chi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence sho...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Nuclear Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner minima...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the evid...
Awards Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classifica...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence, and ther...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Horticulture And Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient supporting evidence for the claimed criteria. The director foun...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a taekwondo instructor. T...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any evidence to support the appeal. After indicating t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence. The petitioner did not specif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Unspecified

· Individual
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

Vegetable Carving

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the regulatory criteria for extraordina...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically identi...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Vegetable Carving

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. Procedurally, the petitioner failed to specifically address the reason...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards

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