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dismissed EB-1A

Producer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove eligibility. Specifically, for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, the petitio...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's documented acclaim was as a competitive dancer, which the AAO considered a different field...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Public Relations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion,...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit sufficient evidence to demonstrate sustained national or international accl...
Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Industrial Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the claimed criteria. For the membership criterion, the ...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Theatrical Characterization

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Published Material About The Alien Major Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to findings of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found inconsistencies between award certificates s...
Awards Competition Results Published Material Credibility Of Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Pharmacognosy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The petitioner did not...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as of the petition's filing date. Key evidence, such as qual...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish that he seeks to continue work in his area of expertise in the...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim was as a competitive swimmer, but she sought to enter the United States to work as...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Ballet

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided did not meet the claimed criteria. The submitted awards were from over ten years prio...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Clinical Research

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO det...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Poetry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found the evidence ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim at the time th...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Eligibility At The Time Of Filing Intent To Continue Work In Field Of Expertise
sustained EB-1A

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met at least three regulatory criteria. The decision explicitly fou...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Muscle Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO fo...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Pianist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prizes won were nationally or internationally recognized. The A...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed EB-1A

International Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the awards criterion. The evidence submitted for a purpo...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Dance/Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and AAO found ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient supporting documentary evidence for the claimed nationally or i...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Kickboxing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his intent to continue working in his area of expertise in the United St...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or statements of ...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Performance Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence submitted for th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she would continue to work in her specific area of expertise, competitiv...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained EB-1A

Game Music Industry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner successfully met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Acting And Entertainment

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not provide evidenc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish he would continue working in his area of expertise as a coach, rather th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to establish that the beneficiary met the claimed regulatory criteria. The beneficiary'...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Continuation Of Work In The Area Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach)
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that inclusion ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, inc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
remanded EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely, but the matter was returned to the director to be treated as a motion to reopen and reconsider. This re...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's Request for Evidence (RFE). As a result, the AAO refused...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Social Work / Women'S Rights

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. The AAO found that the submitted awards lacked evid...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized p...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the awards she received were nationally or internationally recogniz...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally recognized prizes for excellence in her ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Forestry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he meets the minimum required criteria. The AAO found that the peti...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that spe...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met th...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria for an alien of extrao...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. T...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Pianist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the EB-1A cla...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a soccer player, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim requir...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the claimed criteria for extraordinary ability. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Marketing And Public Relations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standards for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director determ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. A certificate of...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Singer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judge Of The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for the awards...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed EB-1A

Art Direction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award, the Silver Award at the Cannes Lions Award Festival, qua...
One-Time Achievement / Major Internationally Recognized Award
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day after the 33-day deadline, making it untimely. However, the AAO determined that the unt...
dismissed EB-1A

Hair Styling

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the original petition was filed for an alien of extraordinary ability, but the petitioner failed to meet th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Producer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his Suncoast Regional Emmy Award was a nationally or internationall...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Pianist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not provide s...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The motions were rejected, and the petition remains denied. The decision focuses on procedural issues, stating the initial appeal was untime...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-1A

Community Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. Her primary evidence, an award for being first runn...
Awards Memberships
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received 37 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The...
dismissed EB-1A

Rock Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained EB-1A

Mathematics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a mathematician, met at least three of the required regulatory criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim for an alien of...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Automotive Finishing And Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the awards won by the concept cars he worked on were for his specific c...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. His membership in ASCAP did not require outstanding...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish that she intended to continue working in her area of expertise...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise One-Time Major International Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Horse Training

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the required number of regulatory criteria ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not es...
Major Awards Memberships Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standard for extraordinary ability...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Colloid Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'judging' criterion...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was based on the factually incorrect finding that no supporting evidence was s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical And Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director initially de...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received 36 days after the director's decision was issued, which is be...
Timely Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Hotel Administration

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any required initial evidence with the petition to demonstrate el...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Pathology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The decision was issued on December 20, 2007, and the appeal was received on January...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 34 days after the AAO's decision was issued, exceeding the 3...
Motion Timeliness
dismissed EB-1A

Agrarian Reform - Hybrid Rice

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO also questioned t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
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 Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because it failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically identify any erron...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specific Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Aerial Contortionist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Fine Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for the EB-1A extraordinary ability classification but submitted no evidence to meet a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) General Eligibility Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed under the extraordinary ability (EB-1A) category but later argued on appeal that they ...
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 Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was determined to be moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the petition...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a wrestler. The director ...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, specifically ...
Prizes Or Awards

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