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)
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dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The decision is on a motion to reopen and reconsider a previous denial. The AAO dismissed the motions, affirmed its prior decision to dismis...
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
Music
The appeal was dismissed, and the underlying petition remained denied, due to the petitioner's submission of fraudulent evidence. The AAO fo...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's decision. The AAO found that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordina...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging 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
Tennis Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO aff...
Lesser 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 Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards were not considered major, internationally recognized achievements comparable to a ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an architect, failed to provide extensive documentation demonstrating sustained national or...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation 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
Boxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
(I) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics (Tennis Coaching)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim as either an at...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence Continuing To Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics, Plant Genetics And Plant Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Experimental Biophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 At 8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. Counsel did not submit a brief or elabor...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. Although th...
Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classifi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the submitted awards were nationally or internationally recognized ...
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
Lighting Designer
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 Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had filed a second petition under the same classification which was subsequently approved, ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the necessary sustained national or internationa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as either an athlete or a ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner initially submitted the appeal without the correct filing fee, and by the time it ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO rejec...
Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Obstetrics And Gynecology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. A purported 1997 presidential award was deemed too ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Kosher Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met the criteria for extraordinary ability at the time of filing. The dir...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO found th...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine / Invention
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards
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 limit. However, because...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was purely procedural and did...
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 Evidence Under At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Categories
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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 Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic 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 Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any evidence as promised. The appeal did not...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.P.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 51 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically identi...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion was not signed by the petitioner (the affected party) or a properly rec...
Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Technology And Government
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The petitio...
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 In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner. The director's decision was issued on August 13, 2009, but the Form I-2...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Art Direction
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Awards Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) 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 At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation by the AAO. Although the director initially denied the pet...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Selective Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging 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 Success In Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. Specifically, counsel fa...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Inmate Behavioral Modification
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion...
Awards Membership Judging
sustained
EB-1A
Semiconductor Optoelectronics Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, conducting a de novo review, found that the petitioner met the statutory and regulatory requiremen...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparison With O-1 Nonimmigrant Standard Of 'Distinction'
dismissed
EB-1A
Synchronized Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her national or international acclaim was sustained after her com...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In Field Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraord...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation 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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) had previously rejected an appeal as untimely. In this decision, the AAO is reopening the matter on ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Maritime Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO concurred with the director...
Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Acrobatic Gymnastics
The director's decision to revoke was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director improperly issued a 'N...
Revocation On Notice Automatic Revocation Material Misrepresentation Fraudulent Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original den...
8 C.F.R. 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. C...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed more than 33 days after the director's decision was issued. Although counsel argued...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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 Participation 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 At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing 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
sustained
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met the statutory and regulatory requirements for c...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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 Or Other Major Media Participation 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 At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The director determined that the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and sust...
Receipt Of Lesser 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 Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
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
The appeal was rejected as it was filed untimely. The petitioner submitted the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exce...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was filed untimely. The petitioner initially sent the motion to the wron...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic trainer, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim re...
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
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to provide clear evidence that she would continue to work in her area of ex...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Radio
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a radio announcer/host, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The direct...
Lesser 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, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the beneficiary's extraordinary ability or submi...
Receipt Of Lesser 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 Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a research scientist. The dir...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability as a chemistry researcher. The directo...
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
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on July 24, 2009, but the appeal was not received ...
Untimely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. The pet...
Failure To Provide Argument Or Evidence On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Biblical Translation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for this class...
Receipt Of Lesser 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, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
sustained
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met the necessary criteria for the classification. The director had initi...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided did not meet the standard for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awar...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on September 23, 2008, and the appeal was received...
Timely Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Programmer Analyst
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the claimed criteria. For the 'published material' crite...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received on April 29, 2009, 37 days after the director's decision was ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not address the director's original decision denying the extraordinary ability classific...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Level Of Expertise Indicating That The Individual Is One Of That Small Percentage Who Have Risen To The Very Top Of The Field Extensive Documentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. Specifically, f...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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