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dismissed EB-1A

Solar Cell Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The AAO found that a postdoctora...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Art And Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as required for an alien ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Urology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the prior decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctor...
Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner was granted lawful permanent residence on Aug...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was sent to the wrong service center and received by the correct office 41 days after t...
Timeliness Of Appeal Requirements For A Motion To Reopen Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's business plan was considered highly speculative, failing to demonstrate that his entry wou...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainment Industry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required criteria for extraordinary ability. The evi...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a marathon runner, failed to establish that his awards met the standard for sustained natio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim re...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought to work as a karate instructor, which the AAO deemed a different area of expertise fr...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's achievements as a soccer player were not at the highest level (major league) and were not...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Rising To The Very Top Of The Field Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Distinction Between Different Areas Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach)
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a formal finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO discovered that evidence submitted, specif...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Fraud And Material Misrepresentation
dismissed EB-1A

Dry Stone Masonry

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Eligibility Of Field Of Endeavor Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated that a brief and/or additional evidence would be submitte...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Fine Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. The record contained no evid...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. Records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful perma...
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner's prospective arrangement with a travel agency was not credible evidence of an...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Architectural Engineering And Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were f...
Awards Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. The documentation did not...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's membership...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not e...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner, who is the person or entity with legal standing in the proceeding. The a...
Improperly Filed Appeal Standing To Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· 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's awards were primarily from collegiate-level competitions, which the AAO deemed too restric...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Education

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

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the submitted awards were nationally or internationally recognized ...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Although the AAO acknowle...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Scientific Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role 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 the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she meets the high standard for extraordinary ability. The AAO determine...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Recruiting Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not properly filed. The individual who filed the appeal on behalf of the petiti...
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed EB-1A

Graphic Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The directo...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

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

Semiconductor Metrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

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

Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error in the director's decision. Counsel stated t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jockey, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'awards' criterion. The AAO determined that a univ...
Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Inventor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes for...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was untimely filed, submitted 50 days after the AAO's decision, exceeding the 33...
Timeliness Of Motion Requirements For Motion To Reconsider Submission Of Fraudulent Documents
dismissed EB-1A

Sushi Chef

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a restaurant, filed for an alien of extraordinary ability (EB-1A) but failed to submit any ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. For the 'awards' criterion, the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics And Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he intends to continue working in his area of expertise (martial ar...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards met the standard for nationally or internationally rec...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any evidence to establish extraordinary ability with the initial petition. ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Submit Evidence For Regulatory Criteria Fraud And Material Misrepresentation
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 86 days after the decision was issued, well past the 33-day deadline. While the pet...
Timeliness Of Appeal Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Genetics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. Counsel asserted eligibi...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo competitor seeking to work as a coach, did not establish sustained national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainer (Hypnotist)

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the criteria claimed. The evidence for a future award ...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Ice Skating

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's extraordinary ability was demonstrated as a competitive ice dancer, but the petition soug...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry And Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim through her awards. The AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any supporting documentary evidence for the assertions made on a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Horticulture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. After the case...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
remanded EB-1A

Security Consultant

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO agreed with the petitioner's counsel that the dire...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the case was determined to be moot. Records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful p...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim was not sustained, as his athletic awards in orienteering were from over a decade ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts And Stage Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded EB-1A

Swimming

· Individual
The director had revoked the approved petition, arguing the petitioner, an Olympic swimmer, was not continuing in his field and did not meet...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Intent To Continue Work In Field Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-1A

Unspecified

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The decision was not made on the merits of the case, but was a pro...
dismissed EB-1A

Virology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's fellowships (UNESCO, amfAR) were determined to be financial support for research training ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Lacquer Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national or international significance of the awards presented as ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as his achievements as a ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO det...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any evidence to support the appeal. After filing the a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Root Carving Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested its withdrawal. This withdrawal occurred after the AAO issued a notice of derogato...
Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Alternative Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner committed fraud and willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The petition...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met ...
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

Vascular Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'prizes or awards' criterion. The evidence provide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate the beneficiary had achieved susta...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-3

Masonry

· Company
The petitioner incorrectly filed for an EB-1A (extraordinary ability) visa but submitted documentation, including a labor certification, tha...
Skilled Worker Requirements Labor Certification
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...
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)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(4)
dismissed EB-1A

Animal Health Science

· 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 Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Miniatures Artist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Artistic Display Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an acclaimed basketball player, sought to work as a coach, which the director and AAO deter...
Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Programmer

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised. The petitioner did no...
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
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 Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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...
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

Jade Carving

· Individual
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded EB-1A

Physical Education

· Organization
The petition was remanded because the petitioner erroneously selected the EB-1A extraordinary ability category on the form, while all suppor...
Extraordinary Ability Classification (Eb-1A) Skilled Worker Classification (Eb-3) Procedural Requirement For Request For Evidence (Rfe)
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a speed skating coach, was found to have met only two of the regulatory criteria. On a moti...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner met...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a Taekwondo instructor, possessed the sustained na...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Beneficiary'S Ranking Within The Field High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim required for the classificat...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a soccer coach. The AAO d...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field...
Prizes Or Awards Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Neurology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, suc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were f...
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 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 Classification Is Sought. Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field.
remanded EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The AAO remanded the case, disagreeing with the director's dismissal of the petitioner's Olympic bronze medal, which the AAO found to be a q...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
sustained EB-1A

Aeronautical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner provide...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance

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