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dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. Whi...
Published Material Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her intent to continue working in her area of expertise in the United St...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO found that an articl...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statem...
Procedural Grounds For Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Biostatistics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the Petitioner met the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion, in addi...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO determined in the final meri...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits analysis. While the Director initially found that the petitioner met...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Water Emergency Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the Director found ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or statement that specifically identified ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error In Appeal
sustained EB-1A

Neurological Diseases

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third criterion, original contributions of major significance, in additi...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required minimum of three criteria. The evidence f...
Memberships Judging Leading Or Critical Roles Awards Published Material Artistic Display
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The AAO concluded the petitioner failed to meet the required t...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Brand Management / Financial Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. Alth...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit sufficient new facts or evidence to warrant reopenin...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Weightlifting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. Although the A...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Piano

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the prizes the pet...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Biophysics And Biomedicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had already adjusted to permanent resident status through a separate, unrelated proc...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Administrative Services Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's motion to reopen was not accompanied by new evidence, as the submitted certificates had al...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser National Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly evaluate all the evidence submitted. Specifically, the Director did not addr...
Judging The Work Of Others Awards Published Material Membership Leading Or Critical Roles Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria, the...
Awards Published Material Judging Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Civil And Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the pe...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Sports Journalism

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the necessary requirements. The motion to reopen did not present...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Human Rights Law

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner, a human rights lawyer, established her extraordinary ability through...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Image Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ...
Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Wireless Communications Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determi...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not establish that the petitioner met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the AAO found the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria, they concluded upon...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, after a final merits determination, the AAO concluded the petitioner had not demonstrated eligibility. Alt...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Orthopedic Surgery

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was incorrect regarding the 'leading or critic...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. While ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Product Management And Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that t...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in evaluating the evidence. The AAO determined the petitioner did mee...
Published Material Judging Display In Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the Director and AAO found ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incor...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Upo...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for ...
Judging Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found only one crite...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found t...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations High Salary Lesser Awards Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Illustration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determinati...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Graphics And Multimedia Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary received a major, internationally recognized award,...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three out of ten evidentiary criteria. Although the petitioner m...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Business Development / Defense Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. The s...
Awards Published Material About The Petitioner
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the initial evidentiary criteria for extraordinary abili...
Awards Published Material Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Makeup Artistry

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was incorrect. The...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Business Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Published Material About The Alien Original Business Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. While the Direct...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Model

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a fashion model, met three required evidentiary criteria, contrary to th...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motions to reconsider and reopen were denied. The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to demonstrate an incorrect applicat...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Motion To Reopen Requirements Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Evidentiary Criteria
remanded EB-1A

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director initially acknowledged in a Request for Evidence (RFE) that the petitioner met two criteria (pu...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded EB-1A

Sports Marketing

· Company
The Director's decision was remanded due to a procedural error. The Director initially acknowledged evidence related to three criteria in a ...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Film And Television Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet their burden of proof to establish eligibility. Although the AAO determined the...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Art Criticism And History

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. Although the Service C...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Ice Skating

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Real Estate Development

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was improperly based on new evidence, which is not permissible for this type of motion. Fu...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authored Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Graphic Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary meets the requisite three evidentiary criteria for th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO overturned ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's motions to reconsider and reopen were denied. The motion to reconsider failed to demonstra...
Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Research Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director initi...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Swimming

· Individual
The motion to reconsider/reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the original decision was based on an incorrect...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Water Polo Coaching

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to assert specific claims on appeal, which are therefore considered wai...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Psychology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design And Photography

· Individual
The motion to reconsider/reopen was denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The petitioner failed to meet the required three...
Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the director acknowledged the ...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Physiatry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider as untimely filed. The A...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed the petitione...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Radiation Biology And Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Wh...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Artificial Intelligence

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because despite the Beneficiary meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the record failed to establish s...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Barista

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met the necessary number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Awards Judging Published Material High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The new evidence for the 'awards' criterion contained unres...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Miniature Art Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner failed to include a mandatory statement regarding judicial proce...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Mixed Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts fighter, failed to demonstrate that he met the requisite three evident...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Clinical Chemistry

· Individual
The motion to reconsider the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the two contested criteria. The...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it relied on evidence (an e-book) that was created after the petition's original filing date and ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Footwear Design

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of four claimed criteria. The AAO sustained the appeal, conc...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Track And Field Athlete

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment and found the petitioner met the 'membership in associatio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
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
dismissed EB-1A

International Tax Law

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish any errors of law or policy in the prior decision. The pet...
Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was based on an incorrect interpretation of filing deadline regulations. The pe...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Motion Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the issues were rendered moot. After filing the appeal, the Petitioner's subsequent Form I-140 petition for...
Ten Evidentiary Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Field
remanded EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not consider the totali...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Power Electronics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Event Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirements by not satisfying at least three of the ten...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Interactive Multimedia Producer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required criteria. The AAO determined that the pet...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Awards Memberships Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the EB-1A classification. Although t...
Membership In Associations Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director and AA...
Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Cancer Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner ultimately did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the Service Center...
Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Marine Surveying

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The D...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Authorship Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration

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