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dismissed EB-1A

Charitable Fundraising And Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for this classification. Althou...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed EB-1A

Television And Motion Picture Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO c...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Squash

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidence requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. While th...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's final merits analysis was insufficient and did not adequately explain the reaso...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Pastry Chef

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the AAO conducted a final merits de...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the claimed evidentiary criteria. The national award presented wa...
Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While t...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Operatic Vocalist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the evid...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Artwork

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Display Of The Alien'S Work Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Administrative Services Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate an incorrect application of law or policy. The motion to...
One-Time Achievement Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Mountaineering And Rock Climbing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional, Major Trade Or Major Media Publications Judging The Work Of Others In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Public Relations

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, in its final merits determination, found that the totality of the evidence established the petitio...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular And Cellular Biology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted, an updated Google Scholar profile, was dated after the petition's fil...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements of the visa category. The AAO found that...
Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Sports Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to adequately address the petitioner's claims and evidence regarding ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Di...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO determined the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (awards,...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of three criteria. The AAO concurred with...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum requirement of at least three of the ten regu...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the record as a whole did not establish that the benef...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. While...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Business Development

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner repeated nearly the same arguments from a previous, denied motion. ...
Awards Judging Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had credite...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Awards Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's fourth motion to reopen and reconsider because it failed to establish that the prior dismissals were base...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Master Mariner

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not provide a basis for ...
Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, relating to memberships and professional promotion, was from 2020, well after t...
Memberships In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting four initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to establish sustained national o...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Digital Artist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While credited with meeti...
Judging Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Individual Comparable Evidence
remanded EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted in part to consider new evidence, but the appeal remained dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish eli...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it after being issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID). The AAO's ...
Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Biological Safety

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because while the beneficiary met the initial evidentiary requirements of satisfying three criteria (judging, schol...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was procedurally flawed. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide a...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the motion requirements. The new evidence submitted ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a violinist, failed to establish that she met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Cybersecurity

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the director erred in dismissing the motion to reopen. The AAO fo...
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

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded EB-1A

Art Direction

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to adequately explain why the submitte...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Anesthesiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Director...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal 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 Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements 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

Human Resources

· Individual
The Director denied the petition because the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria (judging and scholarly artic...
Judging Scholarly Articles Awards Published Materials In Major Media Original Contributions High Salary Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed following the petitioner's request to withdraw. This request came after the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismis...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Video Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual 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 Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting three of the initial evidentiary criteria (awards, membership, and published material), the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual 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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the submitte...
Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application ...
Awards Membership Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the requisite number of evidentiary criteria....
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying three criteria, the AAO de...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to warrant reopening the case. The new e...
Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Volleyball

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition because although the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, the record did not establish that...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Physical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director had pr...
Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental And Chemical/Petroleum Engineering

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

Media Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. While the AAO determined the petitioner...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Television Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the initial evidence requirement for three criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Published Material Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Make-Up Artist

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the matter was deemed moot. The petitioner was granted conditional perman...
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements of the visa category. The Director found t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional, Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles With Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering And Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded EB-1A

Television Host

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits determination was found to be inadequate. The AAO concluded that the Director fa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence Of Commercial Or Other Acclaimed Successes In The Performing Arts Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance To The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to show an incorrect application of law or policy. The motion to reopen was dismissed bec...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the extraordinary ability standard. The AAO concluded ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Alternate Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Biochemistry

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

Telecommunications

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because, under the final merits determination, the evidence did not establish that the beneficiary had sustained na...
Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Film And Television Direction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional Publications 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 High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to adequately expla...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Cloud Computing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO's de novo review determined the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. ...
Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Information Technology

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO affirmed its prior decision that the petitioner failed to meet the evide...
Memberships In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Neurological Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The AAO...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Academia

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Weightlifting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the motion 217 days after the unfavorable decision, w...
One-Time Achievement At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen
remanded EB-1A

Writing

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on a flawed final merits determination, focusing on peripheral issues and fa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Tax Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he enjoyed sustained national or international acclaim and was among ...
Published Material About The Petitioner Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cri...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual 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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to present new facts to justify reop...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Pharmaceutical Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The Di...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Costume Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's fi...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Virology

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition for not meeting at least three criteria. While the AAO found that the petitioner did meet three c...
Memberships In Organizations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded EB-1A

Audio Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately evaluate all the claimed evidentiary criteria. The Director did not addres...
Leading Or Critical Roles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Finance And Business Coaching

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect app...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Computational Chemistry

· Individual
Although the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied the initial evidentiary requirement by meeting three criteria (judging, scholarly artic...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Final Merits Determination
remanded EB-1A

Competitive Swimming

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to properly analyze the evidence regar...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded EB-1A

Writing

· Individual
The Director improperly conflated the initial evidentiary review with the final merits determination, denying the 'judging' criterion becaus...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because it did not specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or stateme...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Failure To Meet At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO agree...
Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Cinematography

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's final merits determination. The AAO found that the petitioner's consi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO conducted a final merits determination and found the petitioner demonstrated sustained national acc...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Final Merits Determination
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional criteria beyond the two initially accepted by the Dire...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Commercial Success
sustained EB-1A

Biophysics And Biomedicine

· Individual
The appeal was sustained after being remanded by a U.S. District Court. The Court had concluded that the petitioner met the initial evidenti...
Awards Published Materials Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Filmmaking

· Individual
Although the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed in the final merits determination. The AAO fo...
Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design And Photography

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not argue that the previous decision was incorrect based on the evidence o...
Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Administrative Services

· Individual
The motion was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial p...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Director Of Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts

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