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dismissed EB-1A

Medical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the claimed criteria for extraordinary ability. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Marketing And Public Relations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standards for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director determ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. A certificate of...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Singer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judge Of The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

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

Art Direction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award, the Silver Award at the Cannes Lions Award Festival, qua...
One-Time Achievement / Major Internationally Recognized Award
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day after the 33-day deadline, making it untimely. However, the AAO determined that the unt...
dismissed EB-1A

Hair Styling

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the original petition was filed for an alien of extraordinary ability, but the petitioner failed to meet th...
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 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

Producer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his Suncoast Regional Emmy Award was a nationally or internationall...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Pianist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not provide s...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The motions were rejected, and the petition remains denied. The decision focuses on procedural issues, stating the initial appeal was untime...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-1A

Community Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. Her primary evidence, an award for being first runn...
Awards Memberships
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received 37 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The...
dismissed EB-1A

Rock Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained EB-1A

Mathematics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a mathematician, met at least three of the required regulatory criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim for an alien of...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Automotive Finishing And Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the awards won by the concept cars he worked on were for his specific c...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. His membership in ASCAP did not require outstanding...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish that she intended to continue working in her area of expertise...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise One-Time Major International Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Horse Training

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the required number of regulatory criteria ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not es...
Major Awards Memberships Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standard for extraordinary ability...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Colloid Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'judging' criterion...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was based on the factually incorrect finding that no supporting evidence was s...
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

Electrical And Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director initially de...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received 36 days after the director's decision was issued, which is be...
Timely Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Hotel Administration

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any required initial evidence with the petition to demonstrate el...
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 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 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 Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Pathology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The decision was issued on December 20, 2007, and the appeal was received on January...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 34 days after the AAO's decision was issued, exceeding the 3...
Motion Timeliness
dismissed EB-1A

Agrarian Reform - Hybrid Rice

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO also questioned t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
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

Business

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because it failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically identify any erron...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specific Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Aerial Contortionist

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

Athletics

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

Fine Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for the EB-1A extraordinary ability classification but submitted no evidence to meet a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) General Eligibility Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed under the extraordinary ability (EB-1A) category but later argued on appeal that they ...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was determined to be moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the petition...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
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

Athletics

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

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a basis for the appeal on the Form I-290B. The petitioner also f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

High-Tech Sales / Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary's personal receipt of any awards. The evidence submitted per...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing 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 Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'awards' criterion,...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The evi...
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
dismissed EB-1A

Cinematography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, an ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error in the director's decision or provide new ev...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Obstetrics And Gynecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Shooting

· 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 For Excellence
sustained EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he met at least three of the regulatory criteria for an alien...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging
sustained EB-1A

Painter

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director erroneously dismissed the petitioner's achievements as inherent to the fiel...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Device Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's academic a...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Gymnastics Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim as a gymnastics competitor was not sustained and did not translate to her current ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Although the initial appeal form was submitted within the timeframe, it was not signed, and the p...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to counter the director's findin...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Ten Regulatory Criteria (General Discussion) Prior Visa Approvals (O-1, Eb-1A)
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the ev...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Video Editing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Cosmetology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she had received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awar...
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

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. An award submitted as evi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that acc...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Distinction Between Acclaim As An Athlete Vs. As An Instructor
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received on May 12, 2009, 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceedi...
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was untimely filed, submitted 58 days after the decision, far exceeding the 30-d...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Requirements For Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards 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 as a marathon runner. The ev...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sports

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

Fine Art Painting

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined the...
Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a national award he received was for excellence specifically in h...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he meets the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted unde...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Research Scientist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized p...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Biotechnology

· 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
dismissed EB-1A

Researcher

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Meteorology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that th...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to the AAO. Counsel ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required. While the pet...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence of awards wa...
Prizes Or Awards
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 36 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day f...
sustained EB-1A

Chess

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish the petitioner's eligibility. The evidence, in...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Microbiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he met the claimed criteria. The AAO determined that his certificatio...
Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
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

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria discussed. For the 'prizes or awar...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit To The U.S. Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.

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