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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The petition was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found that th...
Advanced Degree Professional Member Of The Professions Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical And Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that, on balance, waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Machine Learning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's proposed research in biomedical engineering has both substantial merit ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly found that the petitioner's endeavor lacked national importance. The AAO concluded t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Vision And Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO overturned the Director's negative findings regarding the proposed endeavor's national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While her digital ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a dance studio, had national importance. A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' Wh...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. Although the petitio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Markets
The AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, withdrawing the ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Textile Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Epidemiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.) Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. Althou...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which is a key requi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Operations Management
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not state new facts material to the basis of the prior dismissal. The motion to reconsider...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Eb-2 Advanced Degree/Exceptional Ability Qualification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Training And Development
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for such motions. For the moti...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Substantial Merit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Membership In Professional Associations At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' Whil...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The AAO concluded that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the pro...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Final Merits Determination National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed for procedural failures. The petitioner did not properly file a claim for ineffective assi...
Procedural Requirements For Signature Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Lozada)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate any error in the AAO's prior decision. The ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The Director and the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. While ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in logistics consulting has national import...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not establish t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility. The director initially denied the petitio...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Ski Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary, a ski coach, possessed the sustained national or int...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Submission Of Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Ice Hockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international ...
Receipt Of Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was based solely on this...
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a sole proprietor and art collector, failed to establish standing as a qualified agent or e...
Petitioner Standing Agent Requirements Employer Requirements Contract Requirements Itinerary Requirements
remanded
O-1B
Circus Arts
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the director applied the incorrect evidentiary standard. The dir...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii) (Athletics Criteria) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv) (Arts Criteria) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii) (Definition Of Arts) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(2)(Ii)(B) (Written Contract Requirement) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(2)(Ii)(D) (Advisory Opinion Requirement)
dismissed
O-1A
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO reclassified the beneficiary's field of competitive ballroom dance ('DanceSport') as a sport rather...
Arts Vs. Athletics Standard Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Award Comparable Evidence Evidentiary Criteria For Aliens Of Extraordinary Ability In Athletics
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved the sustained national or internationa...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the beneficiary had not achieved sustained na...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Film Production
The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the evidentiary criteria ...
Awards Critical Role Commercial Success High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Museum And Exhibit Design
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the initial denial, the petitioner filed a new, separate petition for the same beneficiary, which wa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
O-2
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a restaurant general manager, would be providing...
Integral Part Of Performance Critical Skills And Experience Essential Support Prior Working Relationship
dismissed
O-1A
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to define a specific event or project with clear beginning and ending dates that woul...
Event/Itinerary Consultation
dismissed
O-1A
Pharmacology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a scientist, met the evidentiary criteria for O-1 ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
O-1B
Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's awards were found to be student-level honors, not indicative of sustained national or int...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Which Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum number of required criteria. The ev...
Major Award Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1A
Squash
The appeal was rejected because the underlying petition was improperly filed. The petition was signed by the employer's attorney, not an aut...
Improperly Filed Petition Signature Authority On Form I-129 Agent As Petitioner Rules
remanded
O-1A
Sciences
The director denied the petition for failure to submit any initial evidence after filing electronically. The AAO found this denial was impro...
Submission Of Initial Evidence Extension Of Status
dismissed
O-2
Skiing
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's duties as a Team Manager were deemed essential to the petitioning organization as a whole...
Integral Part Of Performance Critical Skills And Experience Prior Working Relationship Skills Not Of A General Nature Skills Not Possessed By A U.S. Worker
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The petitioner filed a second appeal to the AAO after their first appeal had alread...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture Or Television
The appeal was dismissed as moot. USCIS records showed that the beneficiary had already been granted O-1 status through a separate, approved...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The director initially denied the petition because the evidence satisfied only one of the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The A...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Equestrian Athletics
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required eviden...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration Meeting At Least Three Of Eight Evidentiary Criteria Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
O-1A
Alternative Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Sustained National Or International Acclaim Self-Petitioning Prohibition
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an actr...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts/Organizations High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence, in the aggregate, did not establish that the beneficiary is one of the small percentage at th...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others
sustained
O-1B
Lighting Design
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be engaged for a specific 'event or events' with define...
Requirement For A Specific Event Or Events Written Contracts Or Summary Of Oral Agreement Explanation Of The Nature Of Events Or Activities
dismissed
O-1B
Music Composition / Screenwriting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary achievement...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes (E.G., Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy) Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Achieved National Or International Recognition For Achievements Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
remanded
O-1A
Dancesport
The case was remanded because it was filed and adjudicated under the wrong legal standard. The petitioner sought classification for the bene...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii)
remanded
O-1A
Digital Imaging Retouching
The appeal was remanded because the director made a clear procedural error. The petitioner specifically requested classification under the O...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Figure Skating
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary is an alien with extraordinary ability. The evidenc...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
O-1A
Broadcast Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fac...
dismissed
O-1A
Broadcast Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Membership In Associations Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed extraordinary ability in the proposed fie...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed due to a mismatch between the beneficiary's claimed field of extraordinary ability and the proposed employment. The...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a gymnastics coach, possesses sustained national...
Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Athlete Vs. Coach) Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as a gymna...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Comparable Evidence (Success Of Coached Athletes)
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was intended to be dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The petitioner submitted a no-objection letter purportedly from the Ameri...
Consultation With A Peer Group Willful Misrepresentation/Fraud
dismissed
O-1B
Audio Production
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any error of law or fact in the dir...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific error of law or fact, as required by regulation. The...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify A Specific Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1B
Audio Production
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the origina...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a ballet dancer, qualified as an alien with extrao...
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Major Media Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts/Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a ballet dancer, met the evidentiary criteria fo...
Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Other Recognized Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismiss based on derogatory information. An investigation revealed tha...
Consultation Fraud/Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was intended for dismissal due to the submission of fraudulent evidence. The petitioner provided a no-objection letter purportedl...
Consultation Requirement Fraudulent Documentation Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was set to be dismissed due to the submission of fraudulent evidence. The AAO found that a 'no-objection' letter purportedly from...
Consultation From Peer Group Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in ...
Sustained Acclaim Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the requirements for an alien of extraordin...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because a prior approval for a different employer is not binding on a new petition, and CIS is not required to appr...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability. T...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
O-1A
Body Boarding
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the director's grounds for denial, namely that the beneficiary d...
Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error Extraordinary Ability In Athletics Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
O-1B
Interior Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. Specifically, the petitioner did not ident...
Failure To Identify Error On Appeal Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Interior Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien with extraordinary ability in...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Role In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a pastry chef, met the standards for extraordinary...
Awards/Prizes Lead/Starring Participant Published Material/Reviews Lead/Starring/Critical Role
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the criteria for an alien with extraordinary ab...
National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner, on appeal, failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or sta...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal Extraordinary Ability Definition
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a ballet instructor, meets the standard of distinc...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Significant Recognition From Organizations Or Experts High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Extraordinary Ability Top Of The Field Of Endeavor Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Alien Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the standard of 'distinction' required for ...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis professional, is an alien of extraordinar...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Extraordinary Ability One Of The Small Percentage Who Have Arisen To The Very Top Of The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
O-1A
Polo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating the beneficiary's prominence. The petiti...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events Of Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Via Published Materials
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