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
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the petition's revocation or provid...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. The awards presented were...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. Counse...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Automobile Mechanic
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 Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Machine Shop
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny, resulting in a lack of evidenc...
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 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 Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criterion for published materials. The AAO determined that while the subm...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Paper-Cut Art
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted a falsified a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classificat...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 28 days after the decision was rendered, which is bey...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not made on the merits ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Fluid Dynamics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the required criteria. The AAO determined that the petit...
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.
sustained
EB-1A
Business Communication
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner successfully satisfied three of the regulatory criteria for an alien of e...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a violist and professor, successfully met three of the regulatory criteria. T...
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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards, the docu...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merit...
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary abi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established eligibility by meeting three of the regulatory criteria. The eviden...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the director misapplied the regulations. The director incorrectly required evidence of full-time employment ...
Continuing Work In The Area Of Expertise High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner attempted to...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The director revoked a previously approved petition, suspecting the petitioner had engaged in a prior fraudulent marriage and had not shown ...
Fraudulent Marriage Prohibition Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate asylum applicati...
sustained
EB-1A
Telecommunications
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary met three of the regulatory cri...
Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field. 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
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The appeal was received 45 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day fi...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence for membersh...
Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for...
Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Forestry
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner did overcome the initial grounds for deni...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
sustained
EB-1A
Electronic Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied at least three regulatory criteria. Evidence of his service as a pee...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner's counsel formally requeste...
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coach
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the beneficiary's achievements and acclaim were as a competitive gymnast, which the AAO deemed a ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
remanded
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was remanded because the director failed to properly analyze the evidence under the objective regulatory criteria, instead making...
Awards Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Latin Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national significance of the awards submitted. Although numerous awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient primary evidence to prove she actually received the claimed 'Ga...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a bodybuilder. The AAO fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny and did not provide a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The primary award submitt...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the director's decisions contained errors of law and improperly evaluated the petitioner's evidence. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the petitio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Command Of A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. The director and the AAO found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Genetics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The awards submitted were...
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. Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Producer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's 1997 Asian Television Award did not qualify as a 'one-time major, internationally recogniz...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser National Or International Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate, approved famil...
dismissed
EB-1A
Carpentry
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to a finding of fraud. The petitioner submitted a falsified article, which compromised the credibilit...
Published Material About The Alien Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found numerous inco...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Corporate Banking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high evidentiary standards for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evi...
Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award from the 'American National 2005' qualified as a major, i...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Furniture Making
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet any of the evidentiary criteria attempted. The petitioner did not provide evi...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized or that he...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that a stud...
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
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the claimed criteria. The submitted awards were not proven...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the 'lesser prizes or awards' criterion. The evide...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards were ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Disc Jockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The evide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he meets the minimum of three regulatory criteria required to quali...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office dismissed the ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any arguments or evidence to support it. After requesting a 90-da...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's signific...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Poetry
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the AAO found the petitioner had previously sought immigration benefits through a fraudulent marr...
Section 204(C) Marriage Fraud Bar Prior Fraudulent Filings Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Social Science (Statistics)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards were not considered nationally recognized prizes for excellence in his professional...
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
Paper Folding Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate sustained national or international acc...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met at least three regulatory criteria, reversing the initial denial. The peti...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for an EB-1A immigrant visa. The AAO rejected the argument ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
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 the classif...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The evidence for an award was d...
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Equestrian Show Jumping
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the required three criteria. Although the director found only one cri...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud. The AAO determined that the petitioner misrepresented the artistic achievements of other i...
Receipt Of 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
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew it after being confronted by the AAO with evidence of fraud. The AAO found that the...
Published Material About The Alien Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Awards Membership In Associations Fraud / Falsified Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Tibetan Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The evidence provided, such as n...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, including a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required. The evidence fo...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The petition, initially approved, was revoked by the director after a U.S. Consulate investigation found evidence of misrepresentation. The ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Membership In Associations Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit To The U.S.
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met several regulatory criteria, reversing the director's denial. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director's denial was based on legal and factual errors. The director's request for eviden...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Advertising
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner plagiarized and mi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Zoology / Ornithology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Epidemiology Research
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 Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing
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 Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Fisheries Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed with the d...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as of the petition's filing ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted a falsif...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The director determined that inc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that multiple documents submitted by t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Telecommunications Business
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiar...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed due to fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that a diploma submitted for the "Third International Ba...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Clay Sculpture
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found the petitioner plagiarized statements from ot...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Textile Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tailor and embroidery designer, failed to establish sustained national or international a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award 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 Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted plagiarized s...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a screenwriter and film director, met three regulatory criteria. The evi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
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