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dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was deficient. The AAO found that submitted cer...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Management
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The decision was issued on June 26, 2008, but the appeal was not received until August 4, 2008, w...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner attempted to change the visa classification from EB-1A (extraordinary ...
Procedural Bar Against Changing Visa Classification On Appeal Failure To Establish Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The subm...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner only met two of the required three regulatory criteria. The petitioner argued that evidence ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
sustained
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the beneficiary met the necessary three of ten regulatory criteria, contrary to the ...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's claim to a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the significance of the karate competitions where he won awards. The evi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international accla...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Fuel Cell Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The petitioner's role ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Cell Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Error Sustained National Or International Acclaim Evidence Post-Dating Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Security Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychophysiology
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
Swimming Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought classification as a swimming coach but her evidence of extraordinary ability was from...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Distinction Between Athlete And Coach Roles
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the submitted prizes and awards met the standard for national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Zoology And Behaviorism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, including a s...
Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO found th...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The published material submitted was not primarily ...
Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not filed by a party with legal standing. The appeal was filed by the beneficia...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel stated they would submit a brief and/or evidence within 3...
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day deadline. However, the ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the requisite number of criteria. Specifically, the peti...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted evidence of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Art Design
The director's decision to revoke the previously approved petition was affirmed. The petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to overc...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Veterinary Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was insufficient to demonstrate sustained natio...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Religion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's field of expertise was determined to be religion. The AAO found that religion is not one o...
Field Of Endeavor (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. It was deemed untimely because it was properly filed with the corre...
8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(I) - Timely Filing Of A Motion 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(Iii) - Filing Requirements For A Motion 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(4) - Dismissal For Not Meeting Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the 'published material about the alien' criterion. Th...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. The petitioner did...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Human Resources / Investment Banking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's contributions were of major significance to the f...
Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in his ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she met the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. T...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence did not meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The petitioner's submitted awards, i...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Winemaking
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the submitted evidence of awards and articles was d...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sus...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he had received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or ...
Prizes Or Awards One-Time Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Global Positioning Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability through extensive docu...
Receipt Of 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 Display Of Work At Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director initially determined t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Art
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fac...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The decision is on a motion to reopen and reconsider a previous denial. The AAO dismissed the motions, affirmed its prior decision to dismis...
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 Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed, and the underlying petition remained denied, due to the petitioner's submission of fraudulent evidence. The AAO fo...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's decision. The AAO found that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordina...
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
Tennis Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO aff...
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 Artistic 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's awards were not considered major, internationally recognized achievements comparable to a ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an architect, failed to provide extensive documentation demonstrating sustained national or...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require 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 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
Boxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
(I) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics (Tennis Coaching)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim as either an at...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence Continuing To Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics, Plant Genetics And Plant Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Experimental Biophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 At 8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. Counsel did not submit a brief or elabor...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. Although th...
Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classifi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the submitted awards were nationally or internationally recognized ...
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
Lighting Designer
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 Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had filed a second petition under the same classification which was subsequently approved, ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the necessary sustained national or internationa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as either an athlete or a ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner initially submitted the appeal without the correct filing fee, and by the time it ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO rejec...
Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Obstetrics And Gynecology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. A purported 1997 presidential award was deemed too ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Kosher Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met the criteria for extraordinary ability at the time of filing. The dir...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO found th...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine / Invention
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, because...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was purely procedural and did...
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
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's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Evidence Under At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Categories
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic 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 Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any evidence as promised. The appeal did not...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.P.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 51 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically identi...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion was not signed by the petitioner (the affected party) or a properly rec...
Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Technology And Government
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The petitio...
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 In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner. The director's decision was issued on August 13, 2009, but the Form I-2...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Art Direction
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Awards Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) 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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation by the AAO. Although the director initially denied the pet...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Selective 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 Or Remuneration Commercial Success In Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. Specifically, counsel fa...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Inmate Behavioral Modification
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion...
Awards Membership Judging
sustained
EB-1A
Semiconductor Optoelectronics Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, conducting a de novo review, found that the petitioner met the statutory and regulatory requiremen...
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