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dismissed
EB-1A
Vegetable Carving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Piano
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria to establish extraordinary ability. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The dir...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The awards presented were limited to entry-level po...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted co...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained
EB-1A
Theater Operations
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met three of the required regulatory criteria, overturning the direc...
Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field. 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, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
sustained
EB-1A
Theater Operations
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met at least three of the regulatory criteria. The AAO found that th...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Semiconductor Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the 'prizes or awards' criterion. The evidence ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the peti...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Automatic Control And Signal Processing
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the evidence submitted previously and on appeal was sufficient to establish the petition...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
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...
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
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
Tile And Stone Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The petit...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Tile And Stone Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The petit...
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 Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Tile And Stone Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any documentation that related to any of the ten regulatory criteria for ex...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement 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 Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for denial or provide any new evidence ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Address Regulatory Criteria On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Tile And Stone Fabrication
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any documentation that would satisfy any of the ten regulatory criteria for...
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
Tile And Stone Fabrication
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tile and stone fabricator/installer, had achieve...
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 Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or 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 High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Tile And Stone Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any documentation that related to any of the ten regulatory criteria for es...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The decision was issued on December 22, 2004, and the appeal was received on Janu...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
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 Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner, after filing the appeal, failed to submit a brief, additional evidence, or specif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 22, 2004, and the appeal was received on January 2...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
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 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 summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, additional evidence, or any specific arguments. The peti...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum evidentiary criteria. The director found the evi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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 High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to suppor...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Horticulture, Bonsai, And Ikebana Art
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 Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner established acclaim as a taekwondo athlete but sought to work as an instructor. The AAO dete...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Continue To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability 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
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact. ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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
Bonsai Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that their submitted awards were nationally or internationally recognized. T...
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
Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized, lacking...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's decision. T...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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
remanded
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to D...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. Counsel's assertions regardi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Bonsai Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The evide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Lesser Awards Published Materials
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary earned sustained national or international acclaim....
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Structural Engineering
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 Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemical Engineering
The motion was granted but the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient. The AAO determined that a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The p...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the director's denial was based on flawed reasoning. The AAO determined that the petitioner, ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
sustained
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three regulatory criteria, contrary to the director's initial denial....
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 Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standard of sustained national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits of the case...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
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. 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 Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field Of Specification For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist (Chemistry)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The AAO determined that academic and post...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Sensor Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, primarily c...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized, as they...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Cook
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for a national...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Ceramics
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted to meet the regulatory criteria was found to be deficient and unreliable. The award ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Horticulture Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Semiconductor Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the criteria for nationally or internationally ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
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 Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required for the classi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The submitted...
Prizes/Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Cook
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a cook. The evidence for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised within the 3...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Ceramics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The submitted award certif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. Assertions regarding a r...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at the time of filing that he sought to enter the United States to conti...
Intent To Continue Work In Field Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
EB-1A
Communication Arts And Media
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not demo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The director initially denied the petition for failing to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO sustained the appea...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Published Material Awards Or Prizes
sustained
EB-1A
Materials Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director did not fully assess all the relevant evidence. When the initial record was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his intent to continue working in his field in the United States at the ...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Sustained National Or International Acclaim Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The Administrative Appeals Office did not conduct a subst...
dismissed
EB-1A
Communication Arts And Media
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence, as a whole, demonstrated the petitioner's sustained national or international a...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
sustained
EB-1A
Materials Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the service center director did not fully assess all the relevant evidence. The AAO dete...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
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 Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating the national or international recognitio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications 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 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 Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Horticulture Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Boxing
The appeal was remanded because the director committed reversible error by ignoring the documentation submitted initially. The director impr...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Entertainment Advertising
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. Althou...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Entertainment Advertising
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary abil...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their poster awards were nationally or internationally recognized p...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Games
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published materials' criterion. The director correctly determined that m...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The motion was granted to review new evidence, but the prior dismissal was affirmed because the petitioner failed to meet the required crite...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Game Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published materials' criterion. Evidence submitted was either published ...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned sustained national or international accl...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical And Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
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