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dismissed
EB-1A
Motion Picture Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria to ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The dir...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Epidemiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten required evidentiary crite...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Authorship 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The attorney representing the petitioner failed to submit a new and properly execut...
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the denial or identi...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Wine And Spirits
The appeal was first rejected on procedural grounds because the petition was not signed by the petitioner at the time of filing, a defect th...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's determination that the petitioner had not established the sustained n...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Caricaturist
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria (published material, original contributions, and...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
One-Time Major Award Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly determined that the petitioner had not established the sustained national or interna...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Categories Previously Approved O-1 Petition Standard Of Proof
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Periodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'awards' criterion. The AAO determined that being a finalist does not equ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting the minimum of th...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, additional evidence, or a statement identifying any erro...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The director denied the petition after claiming not to have received a response to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). On appeal, the petitio...
Failure To Consider Timely Response To Noid 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Intent To Continue Work In The U.S.
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The Director initially denied the petition, acknowledging that the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria but concluding that they had no...
(Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Iv) Judge Of The Work Of Others (Vii) Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Tuberculosis Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner successfully established eligibility. While the Director found the petiti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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
Psychiatry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined the...
Memberships In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her work constituted original contributions of major significance i...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a senior pastry chef, failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim...
Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Artistic Display Awards Judging Scholarly Articles High Salary Commercial Successes Membership Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the original decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fine artist, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
(Iii) Published Material About The Alien (V) Original Contributions Of Major Significance (Vii) Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Announcing / Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The petitioner did not submit qual...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. Specifically for the 'published materials' criterio...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Video Game Development
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had satisfied at least three evidentiary criteria, including perform...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Inventor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification sought. The director and the AAO foun...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Singer And Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO found t...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The director determined the petitioner ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Religious Studies
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability or provide ext...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Ballroom Dance
The director initially approved the petition but later reopened it and denied it, finding the original approval was incorrect. The AAO found...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Memberships 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Display Of The Alien'S Work 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The evide...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a tabla musician. The petitio...
Comparable Evidence Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three regulatory criteria. While the beneficiary m...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification sought. The director found that the p...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis coach and fitness trainer, has sustained ...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering / Wireless Communication
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classifi...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and did not submit extensive documen...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Model
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the previous decision dismissing the appeal was affirmed and the petition remains denied. The peti...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership In Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judge Of The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(X) - High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary categories....
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial pr...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timely Filing Of Motions New Facts And Evidence For Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds for failing to include a required statement about judicial proceedin...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The pet...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The director fou...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requisite criteria for the classification. The AAO also found material misr...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Nuclear Medicine
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
Volleyball Coaching
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised. By failing ...
Procedural Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Musical Director
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of providing evidence for at least three regulatory c...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of regulatory criteria. Specifica...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The petitioner's third motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to sta...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Motions
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim, as his achievements as a competitive swimmer were f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally-Recognized Award) General Requirement To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or submitted...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Field Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not provide legal arguments...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The directo...
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
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify for...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her achievements in athletics qualified as a major, international...
One-Time Achievement Certified Translations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The dir...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the evidentiary requirements for at least three...
Comparable Evidence Distinction From O-1 Standard General Requirement To Meet 3 Of 10 Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Kickboxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the minimum three regulatory criteria for an alien of extraord...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Prizes Or 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) - Judge 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by submitting qualifying evidence under at least three of th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. T...
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
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about any judicial pro...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Animal Intuitive
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's occupation as an "animal intuitive," which involves telepathic communication and crystal h...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted falsified documents and committed material misrepresentation. T...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted fraudulent evidence and engaged in material misrepresentation. ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Sports Broadcasting
The director initially determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO sustained the appeal, find...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The e...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director found, a...
Receipt Of 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 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
Watercolor Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide proper evidence as required by regulations. Specifically, the petitioner s...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media 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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Command Of A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Power Systems Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as defined by the statute. The direc...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because after reviewing the evidence in the aggregate, including new evidence submitted on appeal, the AAO determin...
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 Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the awards she received were nationally or internationally recogniz...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaimed achievements as a soccer player occurred decades prior and were not considered e...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Distinction Between Player And Coach Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed 61 days after the AAO's decision, well outside the 30-da...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of 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 Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an actress, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determine...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging 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
Sciences
The motion to reopen and reconsider was granted, but the prior decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed, and the petition remains denied....
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Inventor
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial pro...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner, a research scientist, had not established the requisite extraord...
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 Or Scholarly 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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tennis player, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necess...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Security And Counter-Terrorism
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's field of expertise in security, protective services, and policing was determined...
Field Of Endeavor (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
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