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dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Systems Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While the Director ...
Lesser Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Law
The Director denied the petition by concluding that the petitioner's field, law, did not fall under the statutory categories of sciences, ar...
Field Of Endeavor (Business) Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Composer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria. While the Director found two ...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
remanded
EB-1A
Hair Styling
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the petitioner ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
Although the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (awards, membership, and published material), the appeal...
Lesser 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 Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the proposed field of sports ...
Awards Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the petitioner m...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Neurotoxicology
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the three claimed criteria. On appeal, the AAO reviewed the evidenc...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The Director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria and did not establish his intent t...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
remanded
EB-1A
Software Development
The AAO agreed with the Director's findings that the petitioner met two criteria (original contributions and leading/critical role) but fail...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations With Distinguished Reputations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criteria...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met at lea...
Awards Memberships Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director's decision did not consider...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally recogni...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurosurgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While she met the criteri...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria, the to...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fitness Equipment Industry
The AAO found derogatory information in a prior visa application that contradicted the petitioner's claimed employment history. The AAO issu...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Satisfaction Of At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Derogatory Information Abandonment
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Alth...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Art Curation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the p...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Tattoo Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display
dismissed
EB-1A
Speech Language Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or 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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion was dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Academia
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or evidence to overcome previous denial...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Rhythmic Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The Director and t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner largely submitted previously reviewed evidence, which is not permissible for such ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner based his case entirely on the 'one-time achievement' criterion, arguing his international t...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements. The AAO fou...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Host
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO determined that the ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Directo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Artistic Performance
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner established sustained national acclaim as an athlete, he failed to demonstrate that he...
Awards Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases One-Time Achievement (Major Award)
remanded
EB-1A
Broadcast Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed. Although the Director acknowledged the petitioner met three...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Effects And Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner had only satisfied two of the required three evidentia...
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
sustained
EB-1A
Oil And Gas Industry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director had overl...
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
Acting
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of la...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
sustained
EB-1A
Tattoo Art
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a tattoo artist, demonstrated sustained national or international a...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director applied incorrect legal standards during the initial evidentiary review. The Director improperl...
Lesser Nationally Or International Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional Or Trade Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Publications Or Other Media Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For An Organization With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a motion to reconsider by not identifying an incorrect a...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Social Media Presence Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was conclusory and did not provide a complete analysis or full explanation for the dec...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Pathology
The AAO found that the petitioner met three of the claimed evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and leading/critical role). However, t...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was conclusory and failed to provide a complete analysis of the evidence submitted. Th...
Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
City Branding
The appeal was dismissed because it challenged the Director's decision to dismiss the petitioner's motion to reopen/reconsider as untimely. ...
Timeliness Of Motion Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found the petitioner met the initial threshold of satisfying three evidentiary criteria, it c...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics Coaching
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits determination was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to consider the total...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Printing Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While the AAO deter...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Law
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that th...
Awards For Excellence Published Material About Him Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Asset Management
The appeal was dismissed because even though the Director found the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's fina...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging Of The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Software Development
The Director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO found the Director erred in a...
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. For the motion to r...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria required for the classifi...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not consider the totali...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Display Membership In Associations Original Contributions High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability....
Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they satisfied at least three of the required evidentiary criteri...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles High Salary Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner did not establish sustained nat...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
remanded
EB-1A
Law
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the practice of law is not one of the statutory fields (sciences, arts, educatio...
Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Sailing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. Specifically, the petitioner did not ide...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Information Science And Engineering
The Director had determined the petitioner only met two of the three claimed criteria. The AAO reviewed the evidence and found the petitione...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Technology Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly narrowed the Petitioner's field of endeavor to 'electrical engineering and materials...
Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded the pet...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish an incorrect application o...
Awards Membership One-Time Achievement Intent To Continue Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The new evidence submitted for reopening was deemed insufficient, as an article post-date...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or evidence to warrant reopening the case. The petitione...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the Director and the AAO found the petitioner did not satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Membership In Associations Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Speech And Theatrical Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found that the petitioner met three preliminary evidentiary criteria (judging, published mate...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim
sustained
EB-1A
Physiology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. While the Director only f...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal is dismissed because it is moot. The petitioner filed two separate appeals for the same case, and the Administrative Appeals Offi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Aerospace Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for th...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing the appeal, the petitioner had a different I-140 petition approved and subsequently became a ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirements, the final merits determination concluded ...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's denial was conclusory and did not adequately analyze the evidence, particularly...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Human Rights Activism
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not adequately explain the reasons for the denial and improperly applied the fin...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Tax Accounting
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner's new evidence, letters from former colleagues, was deemed insuff...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Life Sciences
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the A...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Editing
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO concluded the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for a claim of ineffective assistance o...
Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Eligibility At The Time Of Filing
remanded
EB-1A
Education / Coaching
The appeal was remanded because the Director miscategorized the petitioner's field of endeavor, evaluating it as 'traditional Chinese medici...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts to warrant reopening the case, as the new letters of support did...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Oil And Gas
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While th...
Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Entities High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Embroidery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Awards Membership Scholarly Articles Display Published Materials Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Dire...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material Participation As A Judge Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met any of the claimed evidentiary criteria. Her awards were ...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Original Scientific Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Aeromodelling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determ...
Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Event Production
Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement by satisfying three criteria, the appeal was dismissed on final merits deter...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the Petitioner had already adjusted their...
dismissed
EB-1A
Agriscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Oilfield Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Remuneration Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to provide a sufficient analysis of the evidence for several criteria, including the cla...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was conclusory and did not provide a complete analysis of the evidence submitt...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing And Filmmaking
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present 'new facts' as required. The petitioner attempted to introduce n...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the reasons for the dismi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Administrative Services Manager
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet the required standards. The motion to reopen did not present new facts or evidence, and t...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
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