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dismissed
EB-1A
Photographic Retouching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the pe...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera Singing
The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were denied. The motion to reconsider was denied for failing to argue that the prior decis...
Artistic Display Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed due to willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The petitioner submitted at least two falsified articles where...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Display Of Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Archivist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the p...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Arts
The Director initially found the petitioner, an actress and playwright, met only two criteria. The AAO sustained the appeal because it found...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three...
Awards Memberships Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the plain language requirements for the criteria claimed. The AAO determined ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Wh...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Biotechnology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that an award...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Film And Television
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria: judging the work of others, pu...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the plain language requirements of at least three evidentiar...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera
The motion to reopen was granted, but the denial of the petition was affirmed, effectively dismissing the case. The petitioner failed to est...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international accl...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Pipe Organ Building
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to abandonment, as the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE). In the alternati...
Comparable Evidence Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a musician, failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required reg...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Vii) Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics (Jai Alai)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by submitting evidence of a one-time major achievement or by m...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting And Performing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Training And Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO concurred with the director'...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Health Science Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility through either a major, internationally-recognized award or ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the submitted reference letters ...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Branding And Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the classification. The AAO found the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
One-Time Achievement 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Drug Discovery Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence. The director found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally recogniz...
One-Time Achievement Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
sustained
EB-1A
Avian Research
The appeal was sustained, reversing the director's initial denial. The director had determined that the petitioner, a professor and research...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Kazarian Two-Step Review
dismissed
EB-1A
Economic Journalism
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
Art Conservation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the evidentiary requirements for an alien o...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Producer/Writer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO concluded she ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
This decision addresses a fifth motion after multiple prior denials. The AAO grants the motion to reopen but dismisses the motion to reconsi...
Judging The Work Of Others One-Time Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision incorrectly applied law or polic...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary ability. The petitio...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Anthropology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The petitioner did not provide evi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts And Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of either a major, internationally recognized award or...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Prior O-1 Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did n...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did n...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting the high evidentiary standard. The AA...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between O-1B And Eb-1A Standards Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory ...
Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Director had only found...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Design And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the initial evidence requirements of a one-...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration One-Time Achievement Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting the required ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The director found the petitioner met ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the ...
Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Membership Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Policy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO concluded that the petitioner ...
(I) (Iii) (V) (Vi) (Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO agreed with th...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or statement identifying any specific error of law or fa...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The ...
Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclai...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate her extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally-reco...
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 Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive runner, failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. Although ...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Cricket
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by not providing evidence of a one-time major achievement,...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach) Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria....
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Woodworking
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence to establish that the company's awards were...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a one-time major, internationally...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The AAO determined the petitioner did not submit qualifying...
One-Time Achievement Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artist And Stylist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found the peti...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Or Other Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that evidence of art...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three of the ten regulatory criteria, whereas the Director only foun...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Photography
The Director initially denied the petition at the final merits stage, finding the petitioner had not demonstrated sustained national or inte...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Stem Cell Biology And Neuroscience
The Director initially denied the petition on the final merits determination, despite finding the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria claimed. The AAO determined that the petitioner's aw...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The petitioner's sixth motion to reopen/reconsider was denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The AAO determined the petiti...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien 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 required evidentiary crit...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Structural Biology
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO acknowledged that the Petitioner satisfied three regulatory criteria, they concluded that ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentation to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Freestyle Wrestling
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate s...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner did not provide sufficient new evidence to meet the required criteria. The AAO found ...
Judged The Work Of Others Authored Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The Director failed to a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Criteria Rule Kazarian Two-Part Analysis Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the Directo...
8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)
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...
High Salary / High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, thus the original appeal remained dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish eligibility ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Calligraphy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ab...
Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Cardiothoracic Surgery
The appeal was sustained because, upon de novo review, the AAO determined that the petitioner's evidence demonstrated sustained national or ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, successfully demonstrated that he met at least three...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided additional evidence on appeal to meet a third regulatory criterion, specifically de...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a table tennis player, failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of crite...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. For the awards criterion, the petitioner did not de...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Motion Graphics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a motion graphics artist, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the requi...
Artistic Display Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
sustained
EB-1A
Intelligent Transportation Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the 'contributions of major significance' criterion, in addition...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Awards Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Theoretical Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The AA...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Powerboat Racing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
China Legal Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary evidentiary criteria. The submitted prizes or awards were grant...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements (submitting evidence of a one-time achieve...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination (Kazarian)
dismissed
EB-1A
Cycling
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal form. The...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Failure To Submit A Brief Or Additional Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
This is a denial of a third motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision...
Prizes And Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes o...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his martial arts awards qualified as a 'one-time achievement,' me...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 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)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business And Commercial Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO f...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Talent
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The awards submitted w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
sustained
EB-1A
Jewelry Design
The appeal was sustained because the Director's revocation of the initially approved petition was found to be flawed, particularly an unsubs...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Biomaterials
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the evidentiary criteria. The petitioner demonstrated participation as a j...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. According to regulations, a withdrawal may not be retract...
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