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remanded
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner did, i...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
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 Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision contained significant factual errors, including references to evidence that t...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. While the petitione...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately analyze the evidence supporting the petitioner's claim of making original ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was improperly filed. The petitioner's counsel signed the appeal form (Form I-290B...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Improper Filing/Signature
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. For the membership criterion, the AAO found that...
Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Display Of Work Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Dir...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Christian Missions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three criteria for extraordinary abilit...
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Business Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation Membership In Associations For Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
remanded
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director's final merits determination was inadequate. The Director failed to properly...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The petitioner's sixth motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the basis for t...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed outside the permitted timeframe. The petitioner's justifications for the late filing...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Reasonable Delay Delay Beyond Petitioner'S Control
remanded
EB-1A
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director improperly weighed the evidence for the 'original contributions of major signific...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts athlete, failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the required num...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role Judging Original Contributions Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under any of the evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that th...
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)(Viii)
remanded
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not sufficiently analyze two of the claimed regulatory criteria. The Director failed to ade...
Lesser National Or International Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy any of the three claimed evidentiary criteria. The evidence did not establ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. The AAO found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Network Communications And Internet Of Things
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO dec...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Commercial Success Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Composite Materials
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined that the Director erred in denying the criterion for nationally or internationally recogn...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Figure Skating
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to provide properly certified English translations for many foreign languag...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Membership Published Material Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of establishing eligibility under at least three of t...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Individual Membership In Associations Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Personnel Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extraordin...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his achievements, particularly a Brazilian jiu-jitsu medal, amoun...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Awards (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)) Original Contributions (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)) Scholarly Articles (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)) Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability. The AAO determined that the petitioner's World Sa...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Entities
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the petitioner met ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the reasoning behind the dismissal of his previou...
Motion To Reopen New Facts
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Motion Picture Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three regulatory criteria. The evidence for t...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Petitioner'S Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Media Strategy And Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO dete...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioengineering And Nanotechnology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director determined the petition...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts, as the evidence submitted had been previously considere...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance To The Field
sustained
EB-1A
Business
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the Petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO conducted a de novo ...
Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Tech Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director conclu...
Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was remanded because the record of proceeding was incomplete. The AAO determined it could not properly review the Director's revo...
Major Internationally-Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect app...
Evidentiary Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Top Of The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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 Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's membership on th...
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three regulatory criteria (prizes, leading/critical role, and scholarly articles), the AAO...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership In Associations (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (V) Original Contributions Of Major Significance (Vi) Authorship Of Scholarly Articles (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for such a motion. The petitione...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)-(X) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that the petitione...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision lacked any analysis explaining which regulatory criteria the petitioner satisfied to...
Continue To Work In Area Of Expertise Substantial Benefit To The U.S. Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Model
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director determined the petition...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Saddlebred Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards constituted a major, internationally recognized achievem...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Urology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of regulatory criteria. Specific...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Computational Biology
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded for a new decision. The AAO disagreed with the Director's evaluation of seve...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concu...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. The evidence for membership ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Packaging Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not met any of the required evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts athlete, failed to prove extraordinary ability. The AAO determined the...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Microbiology
The Director denied the petition at the final merits stage, despite the petitioner meeting three evidentiary criteria. The AAO sustained the...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Baseball
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found two cri...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Television Production
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two evidentiary criteria. The AAO, upon de novo review, found...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Molecular Pathology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director incorrectly evaluated the 'original contributions of major significance' cri...
Participation As A Judge Of Others' Work Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten required evidentiary crite...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO co...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Oceanography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO concurred that the petit...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing the appeal, the petitioner had a separate I-140 petition for extraordinary ability approved a...
remanded
EB-1A
Architectural Design
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. On appeal, the AAO found that the petitioner did meet a third ...
Awards For Excellence Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Display
sustained
EB-1A
Nail Art
Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial criteria, the petition was denied based on a final merits determination. The AA...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
City Branding
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the previous decision was based on an incorrect a...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Supply Chain Management / Erp Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria for the EB-1A classificat...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Dir...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
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 Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts, instead providing duplicative information or improper...
Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. The Director ini...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success Display Of Work Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial eligibility requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten evi...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artist
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were both dismissed. The petitioner failed to state new facts to support the motion to reopen ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Prize Or Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the petitioner meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the overall record did not establish su...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Petitioner In Professional Or Other Major Media Performing In A Lead Or Critical Role For Organizations With Distinguished Reputations
dismissed
EB-1A
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Awards Membership Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging High Salary Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Theatrical Production
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits analysis was incomplete. The Director failed to consider the record in its entir...
One-Time Achievement/Major Award Published Material Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director initial...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Wh...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Swimming
The Director denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only two of the three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO remanded the ...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
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 Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Judging The Work Of Others Publication Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria require...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
remanded
EB-1A
Economics And Political Science
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner met none of the regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Costume Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regul...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Equestrian Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a showjumping horse groom, failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evide...
Prizes/Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Leading/Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the legal requirements. The petitioner did not establis...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership In Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Automatic Transmission Remanufacturing
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to conduct a proper final merits analysis. The Director did not consider the to...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Legal Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
remanded
EB-1A
Singer
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in finding insufficient evidence of the Petitioner's intent to continu...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Micro-Irrigation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide properly certified English translations for submitted documents, as requir...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer Coaching
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he has sustained national or international acclaim as a...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The Director found that only one c...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Petroleum Engineering
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner, contrary t...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's fa...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Figure Skating
The motion to reopen and reconsider a previously denied appeal was dismissed. The AAO found that the new evidence submitted did not provide ...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations
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