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dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. E...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Urban Game Design
The AAO found that the Director improperly applied extra-regulatory standards when denying two criteria. The AAO determined the petitioner d...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the petitioner satisfied the initial evident...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Postsecondary Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner claimed his field of extraordinary ability was as a postsecondary teacher, but the evidence ...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Protective Security Services
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
High Remuneration Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three of the ten r...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Major Trade Or Professional Publications Or Other Major Media Participating As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Performing In Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria required for this visa classificatio...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Membership
dismissed
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. Altho...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment of the 'published material' criterion. The AAO concluded th...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
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 Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria for...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial requirement of satisfying at least three criteria, the AAO affirmed...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Production Design
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Hydrology
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed as untimely. The regulations do not permit an extension for a motion to reconsider, and ...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Timely Filing Of Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, th...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Awards Original Contributions Display Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence failed to overcome the previous findings. The petitioner did not establish that ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO affirmed that th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Sports Event Planning
The appeal was remanded because the AAO, upon de novo review, disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner met none of the r...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artist
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or establish that the prior decision wa...
Membership Judging Of Others High Salary Artistic Displays
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to address the latest decision in the proceeding, as required by regulations. Additiona...
Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Awards And Prizes Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Prizes Or Awards Published Material/Articles Intent To Continue Working In The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Voice Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted articles were not primarily ab...
Published Material About The Alien Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to present qualifying new facts for reopening, as claims about hi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the ten initial evidentiary criteria. The decision found...
(I) Prizes/Awards (Ii) Membership (Iii) Published Material (Iv) Judge Of Others' Work (V) Original Contributions (Vi) Scholarly Articles (Viii) Leading/Critical Role (Ix) High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Machine Learning
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO remanded the case after determ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Automotive Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met at least three of the required criteria. The AAO found that his membe...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Furniture Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner In Major Media Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Salsa Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Wh...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading/Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO agreed with the Director that t...
Awards Memberships
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director's revocation decision was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to sufficiently explain the ...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Law And Economics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts supported by documentary evidence, as required. The mo...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO concurred with the Dire...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion And Lifestyle Blogging
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification by meeting at least three of the ev...
Leading Or Critical Role 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 High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa category. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Roles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, in the final merits determination, the AAO concluded that the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate...
Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner did not specifically identify any error of law or fact in the original unfavorable...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Product Management
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director determined the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and le...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Petitioner Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Forensic Science
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's initial ...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Awards Published Materials Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business Executive
The motion was granted and the case was remanded because the AAO reconsidered its prior decision. A major discrepancy in the petitioner's sa...
Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Individual High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria for ext...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did n...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Graphics Programming
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the beneficiary met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO found that the peti...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Traditional Chinese Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner did meet the initial evidentiary criteria for original contributions of ma...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of Others' Work In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With Distinguished Reputations Commandment Of A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria. The AAO determined the p...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner met the initial evidence requirements by satisfying four criteria, the record did not...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary burden for the claimed criteria. Specifically, regarding the ...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions
remanded
EB-1A
Cancer Biology Research
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the petitioner satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's d...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO overturned ...
Published Material Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria, the final merits determination conclu...
Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Published Material Original Contributions High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Kungfu
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's denial of the 'membership in associations' criterion. The AAO found su...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the required three evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined that the petitioner'...
Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Biostatistics
The Director denied the petition after concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Pastry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regulat...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Makeup Artistry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to properly consider or address the p...
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Judging The Work Of Others In The Same Or Allied Field Display Of Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others In The Field
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director improperly dismissed evidence related to the petitioner's participation as a judg...
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dogsledding athlete (musher), failed to demonstrate that her competition awards constitut...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the AAO's most recent decision, in...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Speculative Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Epidemiology
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO remanded the case,...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Intent To Continue Working In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Music And Vocal Arts
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the Petitioner met three regulatory criteria, the AAO affirmed the final merits...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The Director found the petitioner, an M...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of evidentiary criteria. The Directo...
Receipt Of 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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of His Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded that the petitioner had not demonstrated the beneficiary's sustained national or internat...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Microbiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regul...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Construction And Architectural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a timely response to the Request for Evidence (RFE) in accordance with fili...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a coffee shop entrepreneur, failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the r...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Cardiac Physiology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director overlooked significant evidence during the final merits determination....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was found to be insufficient for a meaningful review. The AAO determined tha...
Published Material Judging Original Major Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Production
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria, specifically for ...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Memberships (V) Original Contributions (Vii) Display Of Work (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary (X) Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Singer
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied the initial evidence requirement of meeting at least three criteria, ...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others High Salary/Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Game Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because, while the Beneficiary met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO agreed with the Director's final mer...
Awards Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of criteria. Specifically for the 'p...
Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred in concluding the petitioner failed to meet the 'published material' criter...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Display
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the eviden...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Copywriting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision failed to provide an adequate final merits analysis. The Director did not sufficient...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Trade Publications Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation Display Of Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Th...
Nationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three out of ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO affirmed the Dire...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. Specifically for the '...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding on the 'leading or critical role' criterion, concluding the p...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the Director in...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Although...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria, specifically for judg...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership Published Material High Salary Or Remuneration Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Cultural Direction
Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed on final merits determination. T...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The Director initially found the petitioner met only one evidentiary criterion. The AAO, upon review, determined the petitioner successfully...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Religious Writing And Disability Advocacy
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner did not establish that the prior summ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Published Material About The Petitioner In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Quality Assurance Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Carbohydrate Chemistry
The matter was remanded because the Director failed to properly evaluate the evidence submitted. The Director overlooked the petitioner's cl...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Scholarly Articles 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internally Recognized Prize Or Award
remanded
EB-1A
Business Strategy
The Director's denial was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner met two additional criteria, bringing her...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Wine Industry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to address evidence and arguments the...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business / Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in their assessment of key evidentiary criteria. While agreeing the be...
Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging The Work Of Others
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