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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merits of th...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found deficiencies ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research
The AAO sustained the appeal, concluding that the petitioner demonstrated eligibility for the classification sought. Despite agreeing with t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Human Resources Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, incl...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Office honored ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and AAO found ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Geology / Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the submitted evidence was not considered new, as it was available during the previous proceeding...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Produce Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was filed for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A), but the petitioner failed to provide ...
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
Magician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The evidence submitted for prize...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo coach, failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The A...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner filed the motions 34 days after the pre...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Editor
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 establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The director denied the petition based on a finding of marriage fraud under INA 204(c) and for failure to meet the extraordinary ability cri...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Regulatory Criteria Marriage Fraud Bar Under Ina 204(C)
dismissed
EB-1A
Nepalese Dance Choreography
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, suc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance Sport
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner met...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Analysis
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
Seafood Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required criteria. The petitioner's 'Cross of the ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
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 Fulfillment Of At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Thai Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing the pe...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
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
Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Life And Environmental Science
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met one of the required three regulatory criteria. The AAO sustained...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Filipino Folk Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Geoscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required criteria for an alien of extraordi...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's award was ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the petitioner...
dismissed
EB-1A
Dramatic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology And Business
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
Education
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. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO fo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that a s...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Media Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Television/Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production/Directing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the petitione...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's acclaim was as a competitive athlete, but the proposed job was as a taekwondo instructor,...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The case was remanded because the director did not follow proper procedure. The Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) and the final Notice of Re...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish eligibility. The petitioner, a model, provided...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned the necessary sustained national or inte...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found a ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Religion
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's field as a pastor does not fall within the statutorily designated fields of 'sci...
Threshold Eligibility Of Field Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major Internationally Recognized Award General Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the subm...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the submitted evidence sufficient to establish eligibility. The petitioner, a swimmer, demons...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sumo Wrestling
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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on March 20, 2009, but the appeal was received on ...
Untimely Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he meets at least three of the regulatory ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria. While the AAO found the petitioner satisfied...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Air Conditioning And Heating Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted no evidence demonstrating that the beneficiary met any of the regulatory criteria ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized 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 Of Work At Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Caregiver
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, who filed on behalf of her attendant caregiver, failed to provide any evidence that the ben...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had sustained the necessary national or international ac...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The director correctly treated the late appeal as a motion to reopen and affirmed th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his 'International Master' title qualifies as a major, internationa...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Immunology
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 Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the evidence fo...
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
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The initial petition was denied because the petitioner submitted no documentary evidence. On appeal, the petitioner's counsel asserted that ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a written request to withdraw it. The decision did not address the merits of the c...
dismissed
EB-1A
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for t...
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 sustained national or international acclaim required for classificat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
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
Dental Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the criteria for 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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the regulatory criteria, such as membership ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on August 26, 2008, but the appeal wa...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner or an authorized representative. The individual who filed the appeal was ...
Improper Filing By An Unauthorized Representative
dismissed
EB-1A
Optical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Memberships
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 35 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day deadline. However, the AA...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the director's revocation of the initial approval was upheld. The AAO found that the petitioner had not est...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for an alien of ...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The AAO determined that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exc...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Singer And Composer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Botany
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Memberships Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics/Engineering
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The director denied the petition, stating that no supporting documentation was submitted. The petitioner appealed, and the AAO found that th...
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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 Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Rheology / Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she intends to continue working in her area of expertise, as her ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was remanded because the director improperly denied the petition for lack of evidence without first issuing a Request for Evidenc...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. It was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-da...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Fence Carpenter
The appeal was dismissed because the original petition was filed under the EB-1A extraordinary ability category, but the petitioner submitte...
dismissed
EB-1A
Speed Skating Coach
The motion to reopen was granted on procedural grounds, but the AAO affirmed its previous denial of the petition. The AAO concluded that a g...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Beijing Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial contained errors of law and failed to properly explain the deficiencies in the submitt...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioenergy Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined that the petitioner's field of 'bioenergy therapy' does not qualify as a science, art, e...
Field Of Endeavor (Science Vs. Paranormal) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Comparable Evidence Lack Of Documentation
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary, a badminton coach, met the required number of criteria. The AAO determi...
Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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