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dismissed
EB-1A
Producer
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, consisting of letters of intent and deal memos, did not satisfy any of the regu...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)-(X)
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Film And Theater Directing
The Director initially found that the petitioner did not meet any of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed, determining that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's basis for denial was incorrect. The Director claimed the Petitioner did not specify which evi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agr...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The AAO affirmed it...
Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not provide a complete analysis or adhere to regulations. The Director improperl...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Membership Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required three out of ten criteria. The AAO specifically ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii)
remanded
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The Director denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed, co...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner did, in fact, meet the criterion for rece...
Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a professional pickleball player, failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the...
Awards Published Material High Salary Original Contributions
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...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. The ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the Director had improperly narrowed the petitioner's field to 'performance dancing.' The...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Defining The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit
remanded
EB-1A
Financial Management
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO foun...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing And Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not properly evaluate the evidence under the final merits determination. Specifically, the ...
Published Material Judging Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for ...
Awards Or Prizes Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Nanofluid Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field wit...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Final Merits Determination (Sustained Acclaim) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
remanded
EB-1A
Investment Fund Management
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied two additional evidentiary criteria that the Director had denied: pub...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dentistry/Orthodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Water Polo
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to adequately analyze the evidence, particularly the petitioner's response to a...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Data Analytics
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion. The AAO found that the petitioner did meet the criteria fo...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Academia
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's initial denial. The petitioner abandoned claims related to...
Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Financial Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner had only met one of the required criter...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
remanded
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was found to be insufficient for review. The AAO determined that the Director failed...
Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The Director acknowledged the petitioner met three regulatory criteria but denied the petition based on a final merits determination. The AA...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Security And Fitness Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that th...
Awards Memberships Judging Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Periodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Published Material About The Petitioner Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Direct...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Vocational Agriculture
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were untimely filed. The petitioner filed the motions 63 days after the adv...
Timeliness Of Motion New Facts For Motion To Reopen
dismissed
EB-1A
Fitness Trainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. His awards were not demonstrated to be ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence primarily documented his past achievements as a competitive swimmer, not his curr...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner, who had already been credited with meeti...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Construction And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that they are among th...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately evaluate all the evidence submitted, particularly the new material provide...
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
remanded
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the Director ha...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 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)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. The ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
remanded
EB-1A
Plant Pathology
The case was remanded for a new decision to be entered. The Director originally denied the petition after concluding the petitioner met only...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director and the ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Vaccine Industry
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the petitioner met a second criterion (high remuneration) in addition to the one (leading...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business (Furniture)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the c...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he meets at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria required ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Energy Efficiency
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. S...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Medical Research
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. Upon review, ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to meet at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner did in...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria for ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner fundamentally failed to meet her burden of proof by not identifying which regulatory criteri...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitione...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Materials About The Petitioner Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Ceramic Arts
The Director denied the petition in the final merits determination, finding the evidence insufficient to prove the petitioner had sustained ...
Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Medical Cosmetology
The Director's denial was withdrawn because the AAO found the petitioner met at least two additional criteria on appeal. The petitioner demo...
Awards Memberships Published Material About Petitioner Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Academia
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in denying the 'prizes or awards' criterion. The AAO concluded that th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove his intent to continue working in his claimed area of expertise as a postsec...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art Painting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied the minimum three evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its final me...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Final Merits Determination / Totality Of The Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Forensic Entomology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO determined the...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirements, the AAO conducted a final merits determin...
Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Pole And Aerial Sport
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to meet her burden of proof because, in h...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Others' Work Display Of Work Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Astrophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that he is among the s...
Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the beneficiary met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in it...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision and the decision on the motion to reopen both lacked a detailed analysis and...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Product Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the claimed evidentiary criteria. For the 'awar...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Ecology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted, a letter from a gold mining company, did not prove the petitioner's r...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Tax Law
The Director initially denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only one of the required three criteria. The AAO found that the ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
sustained
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director erred in the final merits determination. The Director had concluded th...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in concluding the petitioner did not meet the requirement to continue ...
Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Published Material About The Individual
remanded
EB-1A
Art Restoration
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met one evidentiary criterion. The AAO determined that the Director ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others 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 AAO det...
Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions High Salary Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Orthopedic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director and the AAO ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish new facts, supported by documentary evidence, that would warra...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (New Facts) Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reconsider Requirements One-Time Achievement At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Hydrology
The motion was dismissed because it was procedurally flawed and did not address the basis of the prior decision, which was the untimely fili...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Filing
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial of the Petitioner's motion to reconsider was procedurally deficient. The Director fail...
Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Law And Economics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not state new facts supported by evidence, as required by regulations; a new court decisio...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the Director's finding regarding their intent to continue working in their...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Voice Acting
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not present new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed beca...
Published Material About The Alien Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. The A...
Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the minimum three of ten required evidentiary criter...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business And Invention
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide a comple...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a petroleum engineer, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Social Media Artist
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was conclusory and did not provide a complete analysis of the evidence presented. Spec...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles
remanded
EB-1A
Golf
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the AAO disagreed with the D...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Award Or Prize Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO disagreed with the Director's finding on the 'leading or critical r...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
remanded
EB-1A
Drug Addiction Counseling
The Director's decision to dismiss the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was withdrawn and the matter remanded. The reason for th...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Web Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. The ...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its final merits d...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Downhill Longboarding
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the Dir...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions
remanded
EB-1A
Tax Law
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Petitioner met the requisite three evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's i...
Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Drilling Engineering
Although the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (leading/critical role, high salary, and judging), the appeal was dism...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Memberships Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO found the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Weapons Development
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the evidence in totality did not ...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Beauty
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met at least three initial evidentiary criteria, she failed the final merits determ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Influencer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a digital influencer, failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements for an individual...
Awards Membership Published Material Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because even though the Director found the petitioner met at least three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's final meri...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision and Request for Evidence (RFE) were procedurally deficient. The Director improperly ...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the petitioner satisfied a third evidentiary criterion, 'authorship of scholarly articles...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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