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dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
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

Bmx Racing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required regulatory crite...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded EB-1A

Scholarly Field

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director improperly denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE). Although the...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Business Administration

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim proximate to the date of fil...
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

Operations Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
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
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Folk Singer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud, as the petitioner submitted a falsified article by altering an original document and sub...
Published Material About The Alien Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Bonsai Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted falsified and plagiarized articles, attempting...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. After more than ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
remanded EB-1A

Jazz Musician

· Individual
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the director failed to provide the petitioner the mandatory 12-w...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement 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 Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Trade Consultant

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his work constituted original contributions of major significance t...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 31 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 15-da...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards, su...
Prizes Or Awards Commercial Success
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The case was remanded due to a procedural error. The director incorrectly issued a notice of 'intent to deny' for an already approved petiti...
Revocation Procedure Good And Sufficient Cause
dismissed EB-1A

Cantor

· Individual
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 Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded EB-1A

Hairdressing

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to meet any of the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraord...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner sati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Circus Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in her current field of ci...
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 Original Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Speed Skating Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Air Conditioning

· Individual
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, i...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were...
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 Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Electrician

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an electrician, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO fo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Venture Capital

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's accomplishments were primarily in engineering, which the AAO determined was a different fi...
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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined her Para...
One-Time Achievement (Major International 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
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
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

Unknown

· Individual
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

Aquaculture Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards met the standard of being nationally or internationally ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Energy And Construction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for membersh...
Memberships Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally significant, providin...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed EB-1A

Materials Science And Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the required criteria. The evidence for membership in an ass...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Exotic Leather Processing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Sculpture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria to establish sustained national or internat...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Business

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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the criteria claimed. The submitted evidence for m...
Membership In Associations Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, meeting only two of the r...
Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on August 16, 2005, and the appeal was received on...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Crew Supervisor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner's occupation, crew supervisor, was not a field of endeavor that qual...
Suitability Of Occupation For Extraordinary Ability Classification Ability To Amend Petition To A Lesser Classification Self-Petitioning Eligibility
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for a national...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 39 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding ...
dismissed EB-1A

Accounting And Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, whic...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials 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 Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. The submitted awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Interior And Exterior Design

· Individual
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 Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials 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 Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Porcelain Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove their awards were nationally or internationally recognized. The evidence was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Embroidery Art

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

Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was rejected because the AAO lacks jurisdiction. Jurisdiction resides with the director who made the last decision, as ...
Standing To File Appeal Jurisdiction Over Motion Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case, but solely o...
remanded EB-1A

Television And Film Production

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the original Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) was based on a narrow set of facts, and the AAO determined th...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because a prior nonimmigrant visa approval under a lesser standard does not mandate approval for an immigrant visa....
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Distinction Between Immigrant (Extraordinary Ability) And Non-Immigrant (Distinction) Standards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, with the assistance of counsel, filed three virtually identical petitions at three differen...
Misrepresentation Multiple Filings Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The dismissal was not based on the merits ...
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Writing And Poetry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards commanded national or international recognition. The e...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Philosophy / Oriental Studies

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the initial petition approval was revoked for having been granted in error. The AAO concurred with the dire...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision failed to properly explain the deficiencies in the submitted evidence, contained err...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted evidence on appeal that satisfied at least three of the regulatory criteria. The A...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the fi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Choreography And Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards, which were mostly provincial, had national or interna...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient objective evidence to demonstrate the beneficiary had earned su...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The director revoked the petition, believing the petitioner was not working in his field of martial arts after entering the U.S. The AAO rem...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted cons...
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
dismissed EB-1A

Fine Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. It was deemed untimely, having been filed eight months after the AAO's decision wi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner, through counsel, formally requested to withdraw the appeal, leading the AAO ...
Unknown EB-1A

Unknown

dismissed EB-1A

Advertising And Directing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence f...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
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 Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he intended to continue working in his field of extraordinary abi...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner filed an appeal stating that a brief and additional evidence would ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient primary evidence to support his claims. The record lacked evide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Film Director

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied three of the required regulatory criteria. The petitioner provi...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was untimely. The motion was not properly filed with the correct fee until 42 days after t...
Timeliness Of Motion (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(I)) Requirements For Motion To Reconsider (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal....
Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Basis Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Healthcare Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Authorship High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The AAO discovered the petitioner submitted fraudulent reference letters, including one ...
Fraudulent Reference Letters Major, Internationally-Recognized Award Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted fraudulent reference letters, including...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained EB-1A

Ice Skating

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional criteria that the director had previously denied. The ...
Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatic Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing. The p...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim as either a gla...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, evidence, or arguments addressing the reasons for the in...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. Although the petitioner satisfie...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
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

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny, which requested evidence relat...
Failure To Respond To Request For Evidence Failure To Meet Minimum Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew it after being confronted with findings of fraud and material misrepresentation. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim. ...
Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found that the petitioner had plagiarized the bio...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles

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