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remanded
EB-1A
Data Science / Ai/Ml
The AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner did not submit sufficient evidence for the 'published materials' or 'original...
Published Materials About The Petitioner Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Camera Operation
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner's military and film awards did not meet the criteria for nationally or in...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the claimed criteria. The evidence did not establish t...
Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Physiology Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three criteria. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Management Information Systems
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director improperly applied the criterion for published material about the petitioner. The...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts suppo...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Veterinary Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director t...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Receipt Of Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed and insufficient for review. The Director's analysis for cer...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for such a motion. The petitioner's brief was ...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Roles Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Violin Restoration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Remuneration Published Material About The Individual
remanded
EB-1A
Human Rights Policy
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determin...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Petitioner
dismissed
EB-1A
Equestrian Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO found the petitioner ...
Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed based on procedural failures. The petitioner did not specifically identify an erroneous co...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(2)) Motion To Reconsider Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) Appeal Filing Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)) Adherence To Form Instructions
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 90 days after the decision, well be...
dismissed
EB-1A
E-Commerce
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding on the 'published material' criterion. The AAO concluded that ...
Published Material About The Individual Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the initial denial was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to c...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business And Public Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determine...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Psychology
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petition was improperly filed due to a deficient signature created by a word processor. Addit...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Life Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two criteria. The AAO disagreed, finding the petitioner did meet the 'published materia...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reconsider failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an in...
Motion To Reconsider Motion To Reopen Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting four initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner did not demonstrate through the totality...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Demand Outstanding Achievement Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Final Merits Determination (Totality Of The Evidence)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the evidentiary requirements. The key evidenc...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Awards (Lesser) Published Material About The Beneficiary High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Safety And Risk Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three regulatory criteria required for this classification. While...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts fighter, failed to establish that she met the minimum of three evident...
Major International Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence And App Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the evidence was in...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO determined that the petitioner met three criteria (judging, authorship, and critical role), it fo...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition after finding the Petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials And Science Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Wh...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary ability. The benefic...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Relations
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not provide new facts o...
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 Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the or...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Drilling Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Water And Food Supply
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO found that the Pe...
Awards Scholarly Articles Published Material About Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Capital Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed as untimely. While the AAO exercised its discretion to review the merits of the appeal despite the la...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Published Material About The Petitioner In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
remanded
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The Director erroneously disregarde...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance And Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Direct...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Mountaineering
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to specify a single area of expertise by listing multiple related activit...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally-Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Education
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts that would warrant reopening the proceeding. The motion ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Microbiology
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the Dir...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Volleyball
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements based on his past career as a volleyball p...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Command Of A High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Powerlifting
The Director denied the petition for failing to establish that the petitioner met at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria for this cl...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the requisite three out of ten evidentiary criteria, having on...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Individual'S Work
remanded
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed and internally contradictory. The decision did not specify whi...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that an article submitted wa...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Competitive Cycling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for an individual of extraordinary ability. The ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Editing
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and withdrew the Director's favorable findings for two criteria: judging...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions High Salary Or Other Remuneration Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes
remanded
EB-1A
Immunology
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO determined that the ...
Judging Scholarly Articles Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The evidence did not establish that her me...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Product Management
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. The AAO found the Director erred in assessing the 'high salary...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three criteria. The AAO agreed with the D...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Videography
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment of the evidence. The AAO found that the Director improperly...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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 Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Display Judging Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge the director's finding regarding her intent to continue working in the U...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Business/Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The e...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiujitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that achiev...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Urban And Regional Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was found to be conclusory and did not adequately analyze all the evidence submitted. ...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Exhibitions/Showcases Leading/Critical Role Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Legal Science And Law
The appeal was remanded because the record of proceeding was incomplete, as several exhibits the petitioner submitted were missing. The Dire...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met additional criteria beyond the two the Director had already credite...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Production And Advertising
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. F...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the initial evidence requirements for an alien ...
Lesser Awards Judging Others' Work Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Synchronized Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed with the D...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Ai And Telecommunications
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred by overlooking key evidence. The AAO determined the petitioner did satisfy ...
Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Hockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a hockey referee, failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required ev...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for ex...
Published Material In Major Media Original Artistic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Education
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the pet...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required for the final ...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership In Associations (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Iv) Judge Of The Work Of Others (V) Original Contributions (Vii) Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's demonstrated expertise was as a competitive athlete, but their intended work in the U.S. w...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was conclusory and did not adequately address the petitioner's evidence regarding her ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The petitioner remedied an issue with translated foreign language evidence ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Robotics Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision did not adequately explain the reasons for the denial, as required. The Direc...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Process Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because it was an appeal of the Director's dismissal of a motion to reopen, not the original petition denial. The A...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Computer Science
The Director denied the petition, finding the Petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed with the...
Commandment Of A High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Center/Network Engineering
The appeal was dismissed as moot. This was the petitioner's second submission regarding the same petition denial, and the AAO indicated a se...
Initial Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three criteria. Th...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Memberships Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied the 'scholarly articles' criterion, meeting the minimum of three...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Membership Intent To Continue Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The Director initially denied the petition because, while the Petitioner met the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the record in total...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed. Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary threshold by satisfying three criteria (judging the work of ot...
Membership In Associations Published Material In Major Media Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Functional Genomics
The appeal was dismissed because the issues were considered moot. The Petitioner had already become a U.S. permanent resident through a sepa...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Strategic Communications And Global Development
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion. The AAO agre...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The AAO dismissed the motions to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner's initial appeal was summarily dismissed for failing to provide a bri...
remanded
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly adjudicated the petition. The petitioner sought classification as an individual of ...
Extraordinary Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained nationa...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sociology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Judging Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed based on the final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for at l...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Forensic Investigations And Information Security
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed. After finding the petitioner met the minimum number of criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Design And Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Data Analysis
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was insufficient for review. The Director conflated the criteria for the req...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Performance In Leading Or Critical Roles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Web Development And Digital Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred on two key points. The AAO determined the petitioner did provide clear evid...
Intent To Continue Working In The Field Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. Whi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
The initial denial was based on the Director's conclusion that the Beneficiary failed to meet at least three evidentiary criteria. Upon revi...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
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