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dismissed
EB-1A
Urban Developer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as a gymna...
One-Time Major Award Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between Athlete And Coach
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite extraordinary ability, as d...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's counsel sent the appeal to the AAO instead of the service center, causing it to ...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
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 Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required 'extensive documentation' to demonstrate sustained national or...
Requirement To Meet At Least Three Criteria Comparable Evidence Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed. The AAO affirmed its previous decision that the petitioner failed to establish eligibilit...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive swimmer, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The directo...
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 Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
Lesser 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
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Operations Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The pe...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO concluded that it lacks appellate jurisdiction over its own decisions and, alternativ...
Appellate Jurisdiction Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitio...
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 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
Scientific Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established extraordinary ability or submitted extensive doc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications 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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The motion was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner submitted multiple fraudulent documents from organizations that were inactive,...
Prizes Or Awards Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The petitioner's initial appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the decision, exceeding the 33-day regulatory li...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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
Taekwondo
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely filed, received 34 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-day...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Matter Of Lozada)
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Published Material About The Alien Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability and sustained acclaim....
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director initially determined t...
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
Computer Networking And Network Security
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
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
Neuroradiology
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. Upon de novo rev...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability, specifically that he had risen to t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Synthetic Carbohydrate Chemistry
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 Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for this visa category. The director initially determined t...
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 Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected, which is equivalent to being dismissed, on procedural grounds. It was filed by the beneficiary, who does not have l...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Standing To File Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not identify any specif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V))
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director issued the decision on October 29, 2009, and the appeal was received on December 2, ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, who is not considered an 'affected party' with legal standing to...
Standing To Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on November 13, 2009, and the appeal was recei...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's analysis. The AAO found that the director's determination that the pe...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal on the 36th day after the decision was issued, ex...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed because the director had determined that the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. Th...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to suppor...
Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to include a required statement abou...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The decision notes that the petitioner was granted lawful permanent residence on November 13, 2009, render...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Analyst
The director denied the petition, determining the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability and failed to submit ex...
Lesser 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 Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 57 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day limit. However, the...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO deter...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Music
On a motion to reconsider, the AAO withdrew its previous dismissal and approved the petition. Applying the two-part analysis from the Kazari...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging Others' Work Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, an actress, met the statutory and regulatory requirements for classifica...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, an actress, had met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Arts
The AAO reopened the case on its own motion to reconsider the evidence consistent with the legal framework established in the Kazarian v. US...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact for the ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
sustained
EB-1A
Sciences
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the sustained national or international a...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance/Choreography
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive docu...
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 Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Counsel submitted the appeal to the correct office 39 days after the decision was issued, exceedi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard required for this classification. The director initially de...
Lesser 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 High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on September 1, 2010, and the appeal was received...
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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 Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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) Criterion I (Prizes/Awards) Criterion Iv (Judging Others) Criterion Vii (Exhibitions/Showcases) Criterion X (Commercial Successes)
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as an economics professor. The direc...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was not filed with the correct office within the 33-day period. The petition was received by ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
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 Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability or demonstrate sustained national or...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Author Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AAO ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others 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 Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The director initially denied the petition, determining that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships 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 Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and provide extensive documentation ...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO upheld, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraord...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Theoretical Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qua...
Prizes Or Awards Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received on March 2, 2010, which was 34 days after the director's deci...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds, as the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judic...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Display High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations 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 The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determin...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts And Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or fact in the di...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the appeal with the Texas Service Center 36 days after the direc...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner met the technical requirement of submitting evidence for three criteria (judging, orig...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Material Science
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. The petitioner did not s...
Original Scientific And Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Major Publications Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Signal Processing Engineer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the original appeal was not filed in a timely manner. The petitioner's counsel submitted the appe...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen
sustained
EB-1A
Biochemical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met at least three of the regulatory criteria, reversing the d...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Research
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards c...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal b...
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received on September 15, 2009, which was 35 days after the director's...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded
EB-1A
Academic Research
The appeal was remanded because the director made a procedural error by evaluating the petition under the wrong legal standard. The petition...
Application Of Correct Evidentiary Standard Distinction Between Extraordinary Ability (Eb-1A) And Outstanding Professor/Researcher (Eb-1B) Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The d...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized pri...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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