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's counsel requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case, bu...
dismissed
EB-1A
Oil Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence for claimed awards...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's provincial...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Malaria Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. The director determine...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others
sustained
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required criteria, overturning the director's initial denial ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Although an initial appeal was submitted within the deadline, it was accompanied by an incorrect ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. For the 'prizes or awards' criterion, the director found th...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Office...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the necessary sustained national or internationa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Clmsijication Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for the 'pri...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Pavement Marking Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the regulatory criteria. The evidence for awards w...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found serious unresolved discrepancies regarding th...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's achievem...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing And Poetry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards, su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits o...
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion, th...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO determined that the petitioner submitted a forged...
Fraud Material Misrepresentation Submission Of Falsified Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's role in co...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. For the awards criterion,...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaimed expertise as a competitive acrobat was considered a different field from his pro...
Major, Internationally-Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the su...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The director...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained after a prior remand and second revocation. The AAO found that the petitioner, an Olympic bronze medalist swimmer, ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to change the visa classification from EB-1A (extraordinary ability) to another ca...
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 The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to change the visa category from EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) to EB-3 (Skilled Wo...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (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 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 Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Inability To Change Visa Classification After Adjudication
dismissed
EB-1A
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a construction company, failed to establish that the beneficiary, a mason, qualified as an ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One Of That Small Percentage Who Have Risen To The Very Top Of The Field Of Endeavor One-Time Achievement (That Is, A Major, International Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria For Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required. The AAO determi...
Published Material About The Beneficiary Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent resident status on November 27...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Theoretical Physics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the regulatory criteria. The evidence showed he judged the work of others ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
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 Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
Unknown
EB-1A
Unknown
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal on May 1, 2008. The dismissal was a procedural a...
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three re...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The record shows the appeal was received 42 days after the initial decision was issued, which is ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Perfumery
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the claimed criteria. The submitted award was g...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. No substantive review of the case was cond...
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards from the 1970s and 1980s did not demonstrate sustained acclaim. Additionally, the A...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Performer / Illusionist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to an AAO notice requesting original documents and clarification on deroga...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary earned the sustained national or international accl...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural And Environmental Projects
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the criteria for extraordinary ability. The submitted eviden...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the director had initially determined the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or internationa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extensive Documentation Awards Articles About The Alien Translation Of Foreign Language Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Awards Memberships Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of criteria. The AAO concurred wit...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Productions
dismissed
EB-1A
Solar Cell Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The AAO found that a postdoctora...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Art And Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as required for an alien ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Urology
The motion to reopen was granted, but the prior decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctor...
Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner was granted lawful permanent residence on Aug...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was sent to the wrong service center and received by the correct office 41 days after t...
Timeliness Of Appeal Requirements For A Motion To Reopen Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's business plan was considered highly speculative, failing to demonstrate that his entry wou...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Entertainment Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required criteria for extraordinary ability. The evi...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a marathon runner, failed to establish that his awards met the standard for sustained natio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim re...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought to work as a karate instructor, which the AAO deemed a different area of expertise fr...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's achievements as a soccer player were not at the highest level (major league) and were not...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Rising To The Very Top Of The Field Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Distinction Between Different Areas Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach)
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed due to a formal finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO discovered that evidence submitted, specif...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Fraud And Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Dry Stone Masonry
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Eligibility Of Field Of Endeavor Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated that a brief and/or additional evidence would be submitte...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. The record contained no evid...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. Records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful perma...
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner's prospective arrangement with a travel agency was not credible evidence of an...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Architectural Engineering And Calligraphy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were f...
Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary standards for the criteria claimed. The documentation did not...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's membership...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not e...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner, who is the person or entity with legal standing in the proceeding. The a...
Improperly Filed Appeal Standing To Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards were primarily from collegiate-level competitions, which the AAO deemed too restric...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. For the awards criterion...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
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
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Although the AAO acknowle...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
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 Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she meets the high standard for extraordinary ability. The AAO determine...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Recruiting Management
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not properly filed. The individual who filed the appeal on behalf of the petiti...
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...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The directo...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Semiconductor Metrology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error in the director's decision. Counsel stated t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jockey, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'awards' criterion. The AAO determined that a univ...
Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Inventor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes for...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was untimely filed, submitted 50 days after the AAO's decision, exceeding the 33...
Timeliness Of Motion Requirements For Motion To Reconsider Submission Of Fraudulent Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Sushi Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a restaurant, filed for an alien of extraordinary ability (EB-1A) but failed to submit any ...
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 Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. For the 'awards' criterion, the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
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