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sustained
EB-1A
Bioinorganic Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met three of the required criteria: judging the work of others...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Project Design
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met three of the regulatory criteria (published material, disp...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The petiti...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to warrant reopening the ...
Membership Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the director failed to perform a 'final merits determination' after ...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability. Many foreign language documents were submitted wi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria ne...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for a procedural defect, as the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proce...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
International Business Law
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Entertainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases One-Time Achievement (Major Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The direct...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO found that...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO concurred with...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for a procedural defect, as the petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicia...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standards for an alien of extraord...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Relevance Of Prior Nonimmigrant Visa Approvals (O-1/P-1)
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Graphic And Fashion Design
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully provided evidence meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The di...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three regulatory criteria. While the pe...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's final merits determinat...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility in the final ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Memberships Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Journalism
The appeal was dismissed due to significant credibility issues with the submitted evidence. The AAO found that award certificates were suspi...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a foreign language instructor, failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability. The AAO found t...
Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Instructional Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate original contributions of major significance to her field. While the p...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or identify any specific erroneous conclus...
Failure To Submit A Brief Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The decision affirms prior denials and dismisses the petitioner's second motion to reopen. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to provi...
Motion To Reopen Misrepresentation Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that while the pe...
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial contained a major error, incorrectly analyzing the petitioner's case as if the...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated eligibility for a third evidentiary criterion, 'original contribut...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria o...
One-Time Major Achievement (E.G., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Writer, Motivational Speaker, And Magician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Sp...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordina...
Major Internationally-Recognized Award Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts / Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Luthier
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally-recogniz...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
This was the petitioner's fourth motion. The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to provide new facts addressing all of the def...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally-Recognized Award) Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a one-time major achievement or b...
One-Time Achievement Published Material About The Alien Prior O-1 Approval Standards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did not...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria, n...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The A...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Organic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Althoug...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports Science And Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and determined the petitioner only met two of the ten regulatory criteri...
Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Major Internationally Recognized Award Intent To Continue To Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural And Natural Resource Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum regulatory requirement of providing qualifying evidence under at ...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide required evidence. Numerous foreign language documents were submitted with...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Pianist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her prizes were nationally or internationally recognized. The direc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria to ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Production Design And Directing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
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)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought classification as an extraordinary ability gymnastics coach but submitted evidence re...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major Internationally Recognized Award Continuing To Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The evidence submitt...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera Performance
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to submit original documents upon request, which the AAO stated was grounds...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Hair Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
dismissed
EB-1A
Wine Expert / Enologist
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the director's revocation of a previously approved petition. The director found that the s...
Prizes Or Awards Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparison To O-1 Visa Standards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Spec...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Pediatric Endocrinology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence met three regulatory criteria: service as a manuscript reviewer (judging others'...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classificat...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The director and the AAO determined tha...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Major Internationally Recognized Prize Or Award At Least Three Of The Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Media
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed to pr...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria for a...
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)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief, evidence, or identify any specific errone...
sustained
EB-1A
Information Systems
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner established eligibility by meeting at least three of the required regulat...
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)
dismissed
EB-1A
Fencing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petit...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera / Broadcasting
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to submit requested original documents by the deadline, which constitutes g...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Scholarly Articles 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by not meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Equestrian Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Prior Visa Approvals
dismissed
EB-1A
E-Commerce
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner submitted translations of foreign documents that did not comply with regulatory re...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three criteria for an alien of extraor...
Awards Scholarly Articles Membership Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's profession as a lawyer was determined not to fall within the statutory categories of 'the ...
Area Of Expertise (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized 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 Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiologist
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was untimely filed. The petitioner was given 33 days to file the appeal but submit...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner's counsel did not provide ne...
Commercial Successes Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. A review of records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent residence on M...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by USCIS 35 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The decision was issued on February 7, 2013, and the appeal was received on March 13,...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the 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 Achievement Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did not pr...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did not pr...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of criteria. The AAO analyzed the...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences And Education
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 Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed for being untimely filed, six months after the decision it sought to reopen. The motion also failed to me...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion Filing Requirements Inability To Retract A Withdrawal Request Stating New Facts For Motion To Reopen
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering / Theoretical Computation Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The AAO found that the petitioner did n...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Failure To Identify Specific Errors In Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on May 29, 2013, but the appeal was not received u...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's motion was filed untimely, beyond the 33-day lim...
Citations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judic...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements For Motions Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Rugby Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a rugby coach. The AAO de...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach)
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The second motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to meet regulatory requirements, such as providing a ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timeliness Of Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Endocrinology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of establishing eligibility under at least three of t...
Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The fourth motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to present new facts that were unavailable during the previous proceedings, as r...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Literary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO made a formal finding that the petitioner willfully misrepresented a material fact. The petitioner ...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received by USCIS 34 days after the decision was mailed, exceeding the 33-day deadl...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial pro...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics Coaching
The motion to reopen was dismissed for procedural deficiencies, specifically the failure to submit a statement regarding judicial proceeding...
High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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