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dismissed EB-1A

Embroidery Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized. The AAO f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was rejected because the AAO lacks jurisdiction. Jurisdiction resides with the director who made the last decision, as ...
Standing To File Appeal Jurisdiction Over Motion Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
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 Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case, but solely o...
remanded EB-1A

Television And Film Production

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the original Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) was based on a narrow set of facts, and the AAO determined th...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because a prior nonimmigrant visa approval under a lesser standard does not mandate approval for an immigrant visa....
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Distinction Between Immigrant (Extraordinary Ability) And Non-Immigrant (Distinction) Standards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, with the assistance of counsel, filed three virtually identical petitions at three differen...
Misrepresentation Multiple Filings Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The dismissal was not based on the merits ...
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Organization
The appeal was remanded because the director evaluated the petition under the incorrect EB-1A (extraordinary ability) standard. Although the...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice Profession Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-1A

Writing And Poetry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards commanded national or international recognition. The e...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Philosophy / Oriental Studies

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the initial petition approval was revoked for having been granted in error. The AAO concurred with the dire...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision failed to properly explain the deficiencies in the submitted evidence, contained err...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted evidence on appeal that satisfied at least three of the regulatory criteria. The A...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the fi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Choreography And Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards, which were mostly provincial, had national or interna...
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

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient objective evidence to demonstrate the beneficiary had earned su...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The director revoked the petition, believing the petitioner was not working in his field of martial arts after entering the U.S. The AAO rem...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

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

Fine Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. It was deemed untimely, having been filed eight months after the AAO's decision wi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner, through counsel, formally requested to withdraw the appeal, leading the AAO ...
Unknown EB-1A

Unknown

dismissed EB-1A

Advertising And Directing

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

Arts

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

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he intended to continue working in his field of extraordinary abi...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner filed an appeal stating that a brief and additional evidence would ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient primary evidence to support his claims. The record lacked evide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Film Director

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied three of the required regulatory criteria. The petitioner provi...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was untimely. The motion was not properly filed with the correct fee until 42 days after t...
Timeliness Of Motion (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(I)) Requirements For Motion To Reconsider (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal....
Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Basis Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Healthcare Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Authorship High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The AAO discovered the petitioner submitted fraudulent reference letters, including one ...
Fraudulent Reference Letters Major, Internationally-Recognized Award Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted fraudulent reference letters, including...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained EB-1A

Ice Skating

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional criteria that the director had previously denied. The ...
Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatic Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing. The p...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
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

Athletics

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim as either a gla...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, evidence, or arguments addressing the reasons for the in...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. Although the petitioner satisfie...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
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

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny, which requested evidence relat...
Failure To Respond To Request For Evidence Failure To Meet Minimum Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew it after being confronted with findings of fraud and material misrepresentation. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim. ...
Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner had plagiarized the bio...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case, bu...
dismissed EB-1A

Oil Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence for claimed awards...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Agriculture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's provincial...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Malaria Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. The director determine...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others
sustained EB-1A

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required criteria, overturning the director's initial denial ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Although an initial appeal was submitted within the deadline, it was accompanied by an incorrect ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. For the 'prizes or awards' criterion, the director found th...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Office...
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the necessary sustained national or internationa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Film

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Clmsijication Is Sought.
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for the 'pri...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Pavement Marking Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the regulatory criteria. The evidence for awards w...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found serious unresolved discrepancies regarding th...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

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

Writing And Poetry

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits o...
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion, th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted a forged...
Fraud Material Misrepresentation Submission Of Falsified Documents
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's role in co...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Television Programming

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. For the awards criterion,...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Circus Performer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaimed expertise as a competitive acrobat was considered a different field from his pro...
Major, Internationally-Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the su...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Business

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained after a prior remand and second revocation. The AAO found that the petitioner, an Olympic bronze medalist swimmer, ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-1A

Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to change the visa classification from EB-1A (extraordinary ability) to another ca...
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 The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Physical Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to change the visa category from EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) to EB-3 (Skilled Wo...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (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 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 Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Inability To Change Visa Classification After Adjudication
dismissed EB-1A

Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a construction company, failed to establish that the beneficiary, a mason, qualified as an ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One Of That Small Percentage Who Have Risen To The Very Top Of The Field Of Endeavor One-Time Achievement (That Is, A Major, International Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria For Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required. The AAO determi...
Published Material About The Beneficiary Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent resident status on November 27...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained EB-1A

Theoretical Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the regulatory criteria. The evidence showed he judged the work of others ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
Unknown EB-1A

Unknown

dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal on May 1, 2008. The dismissal was a procedural a...
dismissed EB-1A

Research Scientist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three re...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The record shows the appeal was received 42 days after the initial decision was issued, which is ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Perfumery

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the claimed criteria. The submitted award was g...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. No substantive review of the case was cond...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards from the 1970s and 1980s did not demonstrate sustained acclaim. Additionally, the A...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Circus Performer / Illusionist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to an AAO notice requesting original documents and clarification on deroga...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

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

Fashion Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary earned the sustained national or international accl...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Agricultural And Environmental Projects

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the criteria for extraordinary ability. The submitted eviden...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director had initially determined the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or internationa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extensive Documentation Awards Articles About The Alien Translation Of Foreign Language Documents
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Awards Memberships Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of criteria. The AAO concurred wit...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Productions

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