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dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The petitioner's motions to reconsider and reopen were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reconsider did n...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing And Communications
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the promised brief and/or additional evidence within the specifie...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Multimedia And 3D Animation
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to properly file the motion to reopen and reconsider by not submitting...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner's previous motion was filed untimely. The petitioner's argument, based on a mi...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Filing Interpretation Of Uscis Guidance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The A...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits analysis was deficient. The Director failed to consider the totality of the evid...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Neurology
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion. The AAO found that the pe...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner filed 77 days after the prior decision,...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO conducted a de novo review...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated he met the criterion for original scientific co...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Materials Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve inconsistencies in the record regarding her receipt of a nationa...
Awards Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Chemistry
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence or establish that the pri...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Creative Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The evidence for membership in associatio...
Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Memberships Original Contributions High Salary
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The Director denied the petition, finding the evidence pertained to the beneficiary's career as an athlete, not a coach. The AAO sustained t...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics Engineering
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria....
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director incorrectly diminished the weight of the Petitioner's 20-year-old National Film ...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Ecology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Specifically, th...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Robotics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director had al...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Ophthalmology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Direc...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements 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 High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although she met the criteria for ju...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria....
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
Author
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Memberships Original Contributions Of Major Significance Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Consulting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner improperly raised new eligibility claims that were not before the AAO on the i...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Memberships In Associations Published Materials
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Development Director
The petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the required standards. The petitioner did not pres...
Awards Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Design
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The Notice of Appeal (Form I-290B) was signed by the attorney instead of the petiti...
Improper Signature Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify an error of law or policy in the AAO's prior decision. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Infectious Disease
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met 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
Chef
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The petitioner's previous filing was deemed unti...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concurred with the Director ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Artistic Display Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director and AAO found the petit...
Lesser Awards Published Material In Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO determin...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Woodcarving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the extraordinary ability classification. The Director a...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In His Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Tennis Coaching
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to provide a sufficient explanation for denying the Petitioner's motion to reconsider. T...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Pathology
The motions to reconsider and reopen were dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO determined that the petitioner had incorrectly filled out...
Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematical Research
The appeal was dismissed because even though the beneficiary satisfied at least three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Dir...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the record in its totality...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published material' criterion, which would have been the third required ...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the Petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its...
Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Orthopaedic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied the initial requirement of meeting at least three evidentiary criteria, h...
Awards Published Material Judging Scholarly Articles Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Economic History
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, this did not rise to the level of sustained nati...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the extraordinary ability classification. His claim to...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO's final merits determination found...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Judging The Work Of Others Media Coverage
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the...
Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. Whil...
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
Law Enforcement Training
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria (leading role, judging, and high rem...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Mobile Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO focused o...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Cricket
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner argued that the AAO improperly applied the legal principle of abandonment to c...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Fund Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was flawed. The Director improperly penalized the petitioner for not meeting criteria ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed. The attorney representing the petitioner filed the appeal but failed to include a new, properly...
Improperly Filed Appeal Missing Form G-28 (Notice Of Entry Of Appearance) Lack Of Legal Standing To File
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. While the petitione...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner's awards, including the Clio, One Show, and Webby awards, did not meet th...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser National Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
remanded
EB-1A
Anatomy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Request for Evidence (RFE) did no...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Multimedia Design
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's combined motions to reopen and reconsider. The previous motion was rejected as untimely, having been file...
Motion To Reconsider Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Design And Editing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO d...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidence requirement of meeting at least three regulatory crit...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
International Law
The motion was dismissed because it failed to establish any error in the prior decision and attempted to re-argue issues that had already be...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fisheries
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for the classification. The Director ...
Membership In Associations Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence. The submitted printout from a coffee bl...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's initial appeal was summarily dismissed fo...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner submitted an almost identical brief as in his previous motion. The petitioner ...
Awards Membership
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the motion requirements. The petitioner sub...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Judging Of The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Children'S Book Author
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. Although the AAO had previously determin...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Auto Racing
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, a final merits determination concluded the evid...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sustainable Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted awards were for the petitioner's comp...
Awards Published Material Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing And Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for this ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The Director's denial was affirmed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination...
Published Material Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Memberships Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
Although the AAO determined that the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed on final m...
Participation As A Judge Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Administrative Services
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was largely a resubmission of a previously denied motion. The petitioner did no...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Awards Memberships Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the pe...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display/Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to establish eligibility. Specifically, ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary criteria, the totality of the evidence did not ...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three of the ten reg...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner, an actress, met the initial evidentiary threshold by satisfying three regulatory c...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Commercial Or Other Critically Acclaimed Successes In The Performing Arts Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it did not meet the applicable requirements. The petitioner failed to establish that the prio...
Willful Misrepresentation Motion To Reconsider Requirements
remanded
EB-1A
Motorsports
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was found to be deficient. The Director failed to analyze several evidentiary criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this classification. W...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary threshold of three ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
Although the AAO found that the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed following a final merits ...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded the pe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation
remanded
EB-1A
Art Direction
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was incomplete and did not provide a full explanation for the denial. The Director f...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Published Material About The Individual Judge Of 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 Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was based on a previous motion that was filed untimely. The petitioner failed t...
Timeliness Of Motion Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics Coaching
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner, who had achieved acclaim as an athlete, failed to demonstrate that...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Real Estate Development
The appeal was dismissed because the initial petition approval was revoked for good cause, and the petitioner failed to overcome the reasons...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Pharmaceutical Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten required evidentiary criteri...
Published Material About The Petitioner Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extrao...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Weight Loss
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 Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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