EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
4549 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a basis for the appeal on the Form I-290B. The petitioner also f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
High-Tech Sales / Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary's personal receipt of any awards. The evidence submitted per...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'awards' criterion,...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The evi...
Receipt Of Lesser 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, an ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error in the director's decision or provide new ev...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Obstetrics And Gynecology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Shooting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he met at least three of the regulatory criteria for an alien...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging
sustained
EB-1A
Painter
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director erroneously dismissed the petitioner's achievements as inherent to the fiel...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Device Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's academic a...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim as a gymnastics competitor was not sustained and did not translate to her current ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Although the initial appeal form was submitted within the timeframe, it was not signed, and the p...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to counter the director's findin...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Ten Regulatory Criteria (General Discussion) Prior Visa Approvals (O-1, Eb-1A)
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the ev...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Editing
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Cosmetology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she had received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awar...
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
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. An award submitted as evi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that acc...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Distinction Between Acclaim As An Athlete Vs. As An Instructor
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received on May 12, 2009, 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceedi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was untimely filed, submitted 58 days after the decision, far exceeding the 30-d...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Requirements For Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a marathon runner. The ev...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that f...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined the...
Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a national award he received was for excellence specifically in h...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he meets the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted unde...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized p...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Biotechnology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Researcher
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Meteorology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that th...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to the AAO. Counsel ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required. While the pet...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence of awards wa...
Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 36 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day f...
sustained
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish the petitioner's eligibility. The evidence, in...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Microbiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he met the claimed criteria. The AAO determined that his certificatio...
Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
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
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria discussed. For the 'prizes or awar...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit To The U.S. Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
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
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was deficient. The AAO found that submitted cer...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Management
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The decision was issued on June 26, 2008, but the appeal was not received until August 4, 2008, w...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner attempted to change the visa classification from EB-1A (extraordinary ...
Procedural Bar Against Changing Visa Classification On Appeal Failure To Establish Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The subm...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner only met two of the required three regulatory criteria. The petitioner argued that evidence ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
sustained
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the beneficiary met the necessary three of ten regulatory criteria, contrary to the ...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's claim to a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the significance of the karate competitions where he won awards. The evi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international accla...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Fuel Cell Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The petitioner's role ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Cell Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Error Sustained National Or International Acclaim Evidence Post-Dating Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Security Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychophysiology
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
Swimming Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought classification as a swimming coach but her evidence of extraordinary ability was from...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Distinction Between Athlete And Coach Roles
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the submitted prizes and awards met the standard for national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Zoology And Behaviorism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, including a s...
Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO found th...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The published material submitted was not primarily ...
Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not filed by a party with legal standing. The appeal was filed by the beneficia...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel stated they would submit a brief and/or evidence within 3...
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day deadline. However, the ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the requisite number of criteria. Specifically, the peti...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted evidence of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Art Design
The director's decision to revoke the previously approved petition was affirmed. The petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to overc...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Veterinary Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
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
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was insufficient to demonstrate sustained natio...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Religion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's field of expertise was determined to be religion. The AAO found that religion is not one o...
Field Of Endeavor (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. It was deemed untimely because it was properly filed with the corre...
8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(I) - Timely Filing Of A Motion 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(Iii) - Filing Requirements For A Motion 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(4) - Dismissal For Not Meeting Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the 'published material about the alien' criterion. Th...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. The petitioner did...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Human Resources / Investment Banking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's contributions were of major significance to the f...
Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in his ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she met the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. T...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence did not meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The petitioner's submitted awards, i...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Winemaking
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the submitted evidence of awards and articles was d...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sus...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he had received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or ...
Prizes Or Awards One-Time Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Global Positioning Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability through extensive docu...
Receipt Of 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 Display Of Work At Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director initially determined t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Art
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fac...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
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