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dismissed
EB-1A
Sumo Wrestling
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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on March 20, 2009, but the appeal was received on ...
Untimely Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he meets at least three of the regulatory ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria. While the AAO found the petitioner satisfied...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Air Conditioning And Heating Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted no evidence demonstrating that the beneficiary met any of the regulatory criteria ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized 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 Of Work At Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Caregiver
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, who filed on behalf of her attendant caregiver, failed to provide any evidence that the ben...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 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 Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had sustained the necessary national or international ac...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The director correctly treated the late appeal as a motion to reopen and affirmed th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his 'International Master' title qualifies as a major, internationa...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Immunology
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 Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the evidence fo...
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
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The initial petition was denied because the petitioner submitted no documentary evidence. On appeal, the petitioner's counsel asserted that ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a written request to withdraw it. The decision did not address the merits of the c...
dismissed
EB-1A
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for t...
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 sustained national or international acclaim required for classificat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
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
Dental Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the criteria for 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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the regulatory criteria, such as membership ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on August 26, 2008, but the appeal wa...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner or an authorized representative. The individual who filed the appeal was ...
Improper Filing By An Unauthorized Representative
dismissed
EB-1A
Optical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Memberships
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 35 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day deadline. However, the AA...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the director's revocation of the initial approval was upheld. The AAO found that the petitioner had not est...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for an alien of ...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The AAO determined that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exc...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Singer And Composer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Botany
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Memberships Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics/Engineering
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 Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The director denied the petition, stating that no supporting documentation was submitted. The petitioner appealed, and the AAO found that th...
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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 Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Rheology / Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she intends to continue working in her area of expertise, as her ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was remanded because the director improperly denied the petition for lack of evidence without first issuing a Request for Evidenc...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. It was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-da...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Fence Carpenter
The appeal was dismissed because the original petition was filed under the EB-1A extraordinary ability category, but the petitioner submitte...
dismissed
EB-1A
Speed Skating Coach
The motion to reopen was granted on procedural grounds, but the AAO affirmed its previous denial of the petition. The AAO concluded that a g...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Beijing Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial contained errors of law and failed to properly explain the deficiencies in the submitt...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioenergy Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined that the petitioner's field of 'bioenergy therapy' does not qualify as a science, art, e...
Field Of Endeavor (Science Vs. Paranormal) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Comparable Evidence Lack Of Documentation
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary, a badminton coach, met the required number of criteria. The AAO determi...
Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the petition's revocation or provid...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. The awards presented were...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. Counse...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Automobile Mechanic
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 Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Machine Shop
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny, resulting in a lack of evidenc...
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 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 Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criterion for published materials. The AAO determined that while the subm...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Paper-Cut Art
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted a falsified a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classificat...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 28 days after the decision was rendered, which is bey...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not made on the merits ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Fluid Dynamics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the required criteria. The AAO determined that the petit...
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.
sustained
EB-1A
Business Communication
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner successfully satisfied three of the regulatory criteria for an alien of e...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a violist and professor, successfully met three of the regulatory criteria. T...
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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards, the docu...
Receipt Of 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's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merit...
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary abi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established eligibility by meeting three of the regulatory criteria. The eviden...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the director misapplied the regulations. The director incorrectly required evidence of full-time employment ...
Continuing Work In The Area Of Expertise High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner attempted to...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The director revoked a previously approved petition, suspecting the petitioner had engaged in a prior fraudulent marriage and had not shown ...
Fraudulent Marriage Prohibition Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate asylum applicati...
sustained
EB-1A
Telecommunications
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary met three of the regulatory cri...
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 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
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The appeal was received 45 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day fi...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence for membersh...
Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for...
Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Forestry
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner did overcome the initial grounds for deni...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
sustained
EB-1A
Electronic Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied at least three regulatory criteria. Evidence of his service as a pee...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner's counsel formally requeste...
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coach
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the beneficiary's achievements and acclaim were as a competitive gymnast, which the AAO deemed a ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
remanded
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was remanded because the director failed to properly analyze the evidence under the objective regulatory criteria, instead making...
Awards Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Latin Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national significance of the awards submitted. Although numerous awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient primary evidence to prove she actually received the claimed 'Ga...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a bodybuilder. The AAO fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny and did not provide a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The primary award submitt...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the director's decisions contained errors of law and improperly evaluated the petitioner's evidence. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the petitio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Command Of A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. The director and the AAO found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Genetics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The awards submitted were...
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.
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Producer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's 1997 Asian Television Award did not qualify as a 'one-time major, internationally recogniz...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser National Or International Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate, approved famil...
dismissed
EB-1A
Carpentry
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to a finding of fraud. The petitioner submitted a falsified article, which compromised the credibilit...
Published Material About The Alien Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found numerous inco...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Corporate Banking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high evidentiary standards for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evi...
Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
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