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dismissed
EB-1A
Poker
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that published materials subm...
Published Material About The Alien 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Imaging
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. The AAO ...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Rowing Coach
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was incorrect. The petitioner a...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Dance
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide extensive documentation demonstrating sustained national or international ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was sustained because the totality of the evidence demonstrated the petitioner's sustained acclaim. The AAO found that significan...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Remuneration For Services Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew the appeal after the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismiss. The AAO found that t...
Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria for an individu...
Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The Director initially denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal. Although the petitioner satisfied the minimum threshold of thr...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Foreign Trade
The motion was dismissed first on a procedural basis because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about any judicial proceed...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Interior Design
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the required threshold of three evidentiary criteria, disagreeing with the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the final merits determination conclu...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceed...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Design
The Director found that the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria (judging, artistic exhibitions, and a leading/critical...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in the final merits deter...
Published Materials Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The petitioner's second combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the new evidence, includ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. Whil...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed that the petiti...
Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others In The Field
remanded
EB-1A
Applied Physics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits determination was flawed. The AAO found that the Director disregarded much of th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence Technology
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO sustaine...
Lesser Awards Published Materials Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Maternal And Child Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Hematology Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove receipt of a major, internationally recognized award, as the primary award c...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director found ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reconsider is dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the AAO's prior decision to summarily dismiss the appe...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence or demonstrate that the p...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Poetry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Awards Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. ...
Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Movie Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Scholarly Articles Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Percussionist
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to satisfy the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria, she failed the final mer...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Personal Fitness Trainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that submitted newspaper...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not weigh the totality ...
Nationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Major Media Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements....
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision incorrectly applied the law o...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The Director concluded that although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirement by satisfying three regulatory criteria, the tot...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought
dismissed
EB-1A
Wedding And Event Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements for the classification. The AAO found th...
Memberships Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Performance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The AAO determined that the petitioner's bronze medal from ...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Orthopedic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the Director acknow...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Science
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and leading/cri...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Geotechnical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria out of the ten availabl...
Lesser Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Endodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met the mi...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Architectural Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the Director had al...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly conducted the final merits determination. The Director dismissed the petitioner's aw...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO previously affirmed the revocation of the petition, finding that although the pet...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significant Remuneration Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director tha...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Ux Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director i...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of Her Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Wrestling Coach
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met three initial criteria, the evidence in totality did not demonstrate sustained...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The Director had initially c...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics Engineering
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed. Although the petitioner submitted new evidence sufficient to meet the 'judging the work of ot...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merit...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material In Professional Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For An Organization With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Transportation Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (scholarly articles, ...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Media
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of satisfying three evidentiary criteria, the evidence ...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed because it did not introduce n...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the Director finding the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria (awards, published mate...
Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The Director and AAO both found th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted articles were found to be about his c...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (display of work, authorship of scholarly articl...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally-Recognized Award Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Boxing
The appeal was remanded because the Director conducted a flawed final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director's analysis contr...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Illustration
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO determined that the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria, it...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Visual Effects And Animation
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director incorrectly applied the evidentiary standards. The Director added requirements no...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim a...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that act...
Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director and ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the Director finding that the beneficiary met several initial criteria, the AAO concluded in its f...
Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met at least three initial evidentiary criteria, the totality of the evidence did ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed based on a final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met four initial criteria, the AA...
Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Horse Racing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Sap Planning / Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required three criteria. The AAO determined the awar...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Effects
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Al...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director's finding of willful misrepresentation was not adequately supported. The AAO determined that th...
Awards Membership In Professional Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Ocean Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements by satisfying three criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for th...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
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 For Excellence Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Kickboxing
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director...
Memberships Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography And Art Direction
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the AAO determined in its final merits review ...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting at least three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate contributions of...
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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criterion for original contributions of major significance. The AAO found...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for th...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum required three evidentiary criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Art Curation
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria, contrary to ...
Judging Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Robotics
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (authorship of scholarly articles, leading or...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Published Materials In Professional Publications 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 Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Multimedia Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria for the extraordinary ability ...
Lesser Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions
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