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dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparison With O-1 Nonimmigrant Standard Of 'Distinction'
dismissed
EB-1A
Synchronized Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her national or international acclaim was sustained after her com...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In Field Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraord...
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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
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 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) had previously rejected an appeal as untimely. In this decision, the AAO is reopening the matter on ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Maritime Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO concurred with the director...
Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Acrobatic Gymnastics
The director's decision to revoke was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director improperly issued a 'N...
Revocation On Notice Automatic Revocation Material Misrepresentation Fraudulent Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original den...
8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. C...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed more than 33 days after the director's decision was issued. Although counsel argued...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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 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 In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing 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
sustained
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met the statutory and regulatory requirements for c...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media 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 In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance 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
Business
The director determined that the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and sust...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
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
The appeal was rejected as it was filed untimely. The petitioner submitted the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exce...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was filed untimely. The petitioner initially sent the motion to the wron...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic trainer, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim re...
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
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to provide clear evidence that she would continue to work in her area of ex...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Radio
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a radio announcer/host, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The direct...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the beneficiary's extraordinary ability or submi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a research scientist. The dir...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability as a chemistry researcher. The directo...
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
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on July 24, 2009, but the appeal was not received ...
Untimely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. The pet...
Failure To Provide Argument Or Evidence On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Biblical Translation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for this class...
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 Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
sustained
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met the necessary criteria for the classification. The director had initi...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided did not meet the standard for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awar...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on September 23, 2008, and the appeal was received...
Timely Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Programmer Analyst
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that th...
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 demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the claimed criteria. For the 'published material' crite...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
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
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received on April 29, 2009, 37 days after the director's decision was ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not address the director's original decision denying the extraordinary ability classific...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Level Of Expertise Indicating That The Individual Is One Of That Small Percentage Who Have Risen To The Very Top Of The Field Extensive Documentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. Specifically, f...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merits of th...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found deficiencies ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research
The AAO sustained the appeal, concluding that the petitioner demonstrated eligibility for the classification sought. Despite agreeing with t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Human Resources Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, incl...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Office honored ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and AAO found ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Geology / Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing the pe...
Receipt Of 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the submitted evidence was not considered new, as it was available during the previous proceeding...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Produce Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was filed for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A), but the petitioner failed to provide ...
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
Magician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The evidence submitted for prize...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo coach, failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The A...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner filed the motions 34 days after the pre...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Editor
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 establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The director denied the petition based on a finding of marriage fraud under INA 204(c) and for failure to meet the extraordinary ability cri...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Regulatory Criteria Marriage Fraud Bar Under Ina 204(C)
dismissed
EB-1A
Nepalese Dance Choreography
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, suc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance Sport
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner met...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Analysis
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
Seafood Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required criteria. The petitioner's 'Cross of the ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Fulfillment Of At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Thai Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing the pe...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
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
Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Life And Environmental Science
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met one of the required three regulatory criteria. The AAO sustained...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Filipino Folk Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Geoscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required criteria for an alien of extraordi...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's award was ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the petitioner...
dismissed
EB-1A
Dramatic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology And Business
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
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
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
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO fo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that a s...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Media Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Television/Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production/Directing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the petitione...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's acclaim was as a competitive athlete, but the proposed job was as a taekwondo instructor,...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The case was remanded because the director did not follow proper procedure. The Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) and the final Notice of Re...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish eligibility. The petitioner, a model, provided...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned the necessary sustained national or inte...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found a ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Religion
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's field as a pastor does not fall within the statutorily designated fields of 'sci...
Threshold Eligibility Of Field Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major Internationally Recognized Award General Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the subm...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the submitted evidence sufficient to establish eligibility. The petitioner, a swimmer, demons...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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