EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (4)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
25777 total decisions
Page 169 of 258
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award from the 'American National 2005' qualified as a major, i...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Furniture Making
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet any of the evidentiary criteria attempted. The petitioner did not provide evi...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized or that he...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that a stud...
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
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the claimed criteria. The submitted awards were not proven...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the 'lesser prizes or awards' criterion. The evide...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards were ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Disc Jockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The evide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he meets the minimum of three regulatory criteria required to quali...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office dismissed the ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any arguments or evidence to support it. After requesting a 90-da...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's signific...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Poetry
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the AAO found the petitioner had previously sought immigration benefits through a fraudulent marr...
Section 204(C) Marriage Fraud Bar Prior Fraudulent Filings Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Social Science (Statistics)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards were not considered nationally recognized prizes for excellence in his professional...
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
Paper Folding Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate sustained national or international acc...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met at least three regulatory criteria, reversing the initial denial. The peti...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for an EB-1A immigrant visa. The AAO rejected the argument ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The evidence for an award was d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Equestrian Show Jumping
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the required three criteria. Although the director found only one cri...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud. The AAO determined that the petitioner misrepresented the artistic achievements of other i...
Receipt Of 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
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew it after being confronted by the AAO with evidence of fraud. The AAO found that the...
Published Material About The Alien Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Awards Membership In Associations Fraud / Falsified Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Tibetan Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The evidence provided, such as n...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, including a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required. The evidence fo...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The petition, initially approved, was revoked by the director after a U.S. Consulate investigation found evidence of misrepresentation. The ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Membership In Associations Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit To The U.S.
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met several regulatory criteria, reversing the director's denial. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director's denial was based on legal and factual errors. The director's request for eviden...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner plagiarized and mi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Zoology / Ornithology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Epidemiology Research
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 Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing
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 Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Fisheries Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed with the d...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as of the petition's filing ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted a falsif...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The director determined that inc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that multiple documents submitted by t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Telecommunications Business
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiar...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed due to fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that a diploma submitted for the "Third International Ba...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Clay Sculpture
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found the petitioner plagiarized statements from ot...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Textile Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tailor and embroidery designer, failed to establish sustained national or international a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award 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 Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted plagiarized s...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a screenwriter and film director, met three regulatory criteria. The evi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
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
Bmx Racing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required regulatory crite...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded
EB-1A
Scholarly Field
The appeal was remanded because the director improperly denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE). Although the...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim proximate to the date of fil...
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
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Folk Singer
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 For Excellence Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud, as the petitioner submitted a falsified article by altering an original document and sub...
Published Material About The Alien Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Bonsai Art
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted falsified and plagiarized articles, attempting...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. After more than ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
remanded
EB-1A
Jazz Musician
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the director failed to provide the petitioner the mandatory 12-w...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement 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 Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Trade Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his work constituted original contributions of major significance t...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 31 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 15-da...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards, su...
Prizes Or Awards Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The case was remanded due to a procedural error. The director incorrectly issued a notice of 'intent to deny' for an already approved petiti...
Revocation Procedure Good And Sufficient Cause
dismissed
EB-1A
Cantor
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 Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Hairdressing
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to meet any of the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraord...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner sati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in her current field of ci...
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 Original Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Speed Skating Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Air Conditioning
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, i...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an electrician, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO fo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Venture Capital
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's accomplishments were primarily in engineering, which the AAO determined was a different fi...
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined her Para...
One-Time Achievement (Major International 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Aquaculture Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards met the standard of being nationally or internationally ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Energy And Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for membersh...
Memberships Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally significant, providin...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the required criteria. The evidence for membership in an ass...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Exotic Leather Processing
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Sculpture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria to establish sustained national or internat...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the criteria claimed. The submitted evidence for m...
Membership In Associations Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, meeting only two of the r...
Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on August 16, 2005, and the appeal was received on...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Crew Supervisor
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner's occupation, crew supervisor, was not a field of endeavor that qual...
Suitability Of Occupation For Extraordinary Ability Classification Ability To Amend Petition To A Lesser Classification Self-Petitioning Eligibility
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for a national...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 39 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, whic...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials 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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. The submitted awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Interior And Exterior Design
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 Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials 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 Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Porcelain Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove their awards were nationally or internationally recognized. The evidence was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
Turn fresh precedent into a stronger draft
MeritDraft uses recent AAO decisions to help attorneys and self-petitioners draft better O-1 and NIW arguments faster.
Start Free Trial →