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dismissed
EB-1A
Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. While t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Mobile Search Technology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three of the required evidentiary criteria. The petitioner demonstra...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Table Tennis
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria. He provided evidence of winning nationally and ...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Sport Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence ...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated they would submit a brief or additional evidence within 3...
Failure To Submit A Brief Or Evidence For Appeal
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
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a violist and mandolinist, failed to submit sufficient qualifying evidence to meet at least...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development And Commercialization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the awards criterion. The evidence showed that the a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Policy
The motion to reconsider was denied, reaffirming the previous dismissal. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish that publishe...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Materials Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the necessary evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's f...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Interventional Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three criteria, the evidence failed the final merits d...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because although the director initially found the beneficiary met three regulatory criteria, the AAO determined tha...
Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Memberships Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not submit new ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained
EB-1A
Water-Skiing
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, disagreeing with the Director's finding of onl...
Published Material Awards Membership
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and critical ro...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Landscape Architecture
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner demonstrated sustained international acclaim in the final merits analysis...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found th...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extraordin...
One-Time Achievement Awards Membership Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate error in the prior decision's evaluation of the published m...
Major Internationally Recognized Award (One-Time Achievement) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found the pet...
Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Sensor Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determin...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Audiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for the classification. The AAO concu...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because even though the AAO found that the petitioner met several evidentiary criteria (including awards and member...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting at least three of the required criteria. The AAO determined th...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The AAO denied the motions to reopen and reconsider because the petitioner failed to demonstrate any error in the previous decision or provi...
Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Physiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director and AAO conc...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because upon de novo review, the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not satisfy the requirements of at least thr...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicati...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Sustained National Or International Acclaim
sustained
EB-1A
Environmental Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner demonstrated eligibility in the final merits determination. While the...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three criteria, the evidence in totality did not demonstrate that...
Judging Scholarly Articles Awards Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Kickboxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
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 Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Chinese Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Awards Membership High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Display Of Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the requirements for a one-time achievement, a major internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact fro...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for at least three criteria. The AAO found the e...
Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiujitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary cri...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Development
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three criteria. Evidence ...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary evidentiary requirements. Although the petitioner satisfied the...
Awards Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed following the discovery of fraudulent evidence. An overseas investigation by USCIS revealed that the petitioner sub...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Genetics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Although the Director fou...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO fou...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner's brief was a verbatim copy of the...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Meeting At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the petitioner di...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for at least three of the required criteria. While the Directo...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Theoretical Cosmology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third criterion, 'original scientific...contributions of major significa...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Indian Classical Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Display Membership Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed, upholding the Director's revocation of the initial approval. The revocation was based on 'good and sufficient caus...
Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sustainable Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa category. Th...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
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. § 103.3(A)(I)(V)
sustained
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because after a final merits determination, the AAO found the petitioner had demonstrated extraordinary ability. Al...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the final merits determination of extraordinary ability. The decision was ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sailing
The motion to reconsider was denied because it did not meet the legal standard. The petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision w...
Awards Membership Judging Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined the petitioner's 'Ce...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes/Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they were untimely filed. The petitioner filed the motion 77 days after the service...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Material Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the petitioner met ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Awards Membership Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the Director and AAO a...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The petitioner did no...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Irish Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that a...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary/Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Marketing Management
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the 'leading or critical role' criterion, in addition to the two criteria ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for the...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design And Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The ...
Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed that...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements for the classification. The AAO concurre...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria, the totality of the evidence did no...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director credit...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Law And Journalism
The motion to reopen and reconsider a prior dismissal was denied. The petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the awards criterion, a...
Awards Membership Judging Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Art History
The motion to reopen a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The AAO found that the new evidence submitted was insufficient to meet additi...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO concurred with the D...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director credited the pe...
Awards Judging Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the D...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a badminton player, failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum of three evidentiary crit...
Awards Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO determined that t...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The motions to reconsider and reopen were denied because the petitioner did not establish that the previous decision was based on an incorre...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied. The AAO found the motion to reconsider failed as it did not allege an incorrect application ...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Procedural Requirement To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The motion to reopen was denied because it did not state new facts to be proved, as required. The petitioner simply reasserted the same argu...
Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the petitioner ...
Awards Published Material Artistic Display
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten required evidentiary ...
Lesser Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the required evidentiary criteria for an alien ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Blockchain
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO ag...
High Salary Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met a third evidentiary criterion, 'contributions of major significa...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Al...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the Director ack...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the evidence for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability classificat...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially f...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Ultramarathon Running
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ab...
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
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Awards Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was sustained because the AAO conducted a de novo review and disagreed with the Director's final merits determination. Although t...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a composer and lyricist, met the required minimum of three evidentiary c...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Comparable Evidence
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