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dismissed EB-1A

Athletics And Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he intends to continue working in his area of expertise (martial ar...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her awards met the standard for nationally or internationally rec...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any evidence to establish extraordinary ability with the initial petition. ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Submit Evidence For Regulatory Criteria Fraud And Material Misrepresentation
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 86 days after the decision was issued, well past the 33-day deadline. While the pet...
Timeliness Of Appeal Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Genetics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. Counsel asserted eligibi...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo competitor seeking to work as a coach, did not establish sustained national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainer (Hypnotist)

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the criteria claimed. The evidence for a future award ...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Ice Skating

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's extraordinary ability was demonstrated as a competitive ice dancer, but the petition soug...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry And Fashion Design

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

Unknown

· Individual
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

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any supporting documentary evidence for the assertions made on a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Horticulture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. After the case...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
remanded EB-1A

Security Consultant

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO agreed with the petitioner's counsel that the dire...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the case was determined to be moot. Records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful p...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim was not sustained, as his athletic awards in orienteering were from over a decade ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts And Stage Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded EB-1A

Swimming

· Individual
The director had revoked the approved petition, arguing the petitioner, an Olympic swimmer, was not continuing in his field and did not meet...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Intent To Continue Work In Field Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-1A

Unspecified

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The decision was not made on the merits of the case, but was a pro...
dismissed EB-1A

Virology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's fellowships (UNESCO, amfAR) were determined to be financial support for research training ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Lacquer Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national or international significance of the awards presented as ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as his achievements as a ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO det...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any evidence to support the appeal. After filing the a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Root Carving Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested its withdrawal. This withdrawal occurred after the AAO issued a notice of derogato...
Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Alternative Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner committed fraud and willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The petition...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met ...
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

Vascular Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'prizes or awards' criterion. The evidence provide...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate the beneficiary had achieved susta...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
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)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(4)
dismissed EB-1A

Animal Health Science

· 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 Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Miniatures Artist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Artistic Display Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an acclaimed basketball player, sought to work as a coach, which the director and AAO deter...
Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Programmer

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised. The petitioner did no...
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· 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 Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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...
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

Jade Carving

· Individual
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded EB-1A

Physical Education

· Organization
The petition was remanded because the petitioner erroneously selected the EB-1A extraordinary ability category on the form, while all suppor...
Extraordinary Ability Classification (Eb-1A) Skilled Worker Classification (Eb-3) Procedural Requirement For Request For Evidence (Rfe)
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a speed skating coach, was found to have met only two of the regulatory criteria. On a moti...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner met...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a Taekwondo instructor, possessed the sustained na...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Beneficiary'S Ranking Within The Field High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim required for the classificat...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a soccer coach. The AAO d...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field...
Prizes Or Awards Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Neurology

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

Folk Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were f...
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 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 Classification Is Sought. Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field.
remanded EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The AAO remanded the case, disagreeing with the director's dismissal of the petitioner's Olympic bronze medal, which the AAO found to be a q...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
sustained EB-1A

Aeronautical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner provide...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The evidence for a pri...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Applied Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he meets at least two of the regulatory criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Filipino Folk Dance

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

Filipino Folk Music

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The AAO did not conduct a substantive r...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after stating they would...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Aesthetics And Science

· 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 Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business Strategy And Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was the individual recipient of the submitted awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Film Director

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award, the Grand Prix Golden St. George at the Moscow Internati...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Gene Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the claimed regulatory criteria. The AAO found that research ...
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

Policy Analysis

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was found to be insufficient. The AAO determined...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
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 Classification Is Sought.
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he was coming to the United States to continue working in his area ...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding t...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed EB-1A

Squash

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Although the beneficiary ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the evid...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera Actor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The petitioner submitted a falsified letter of employment...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Submission Of Fraudulent Evidence Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. Records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent residence on January 10, 2...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal.
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought to enter the U.S. as a taekwondo instructor, which the AAO deemed a different area of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Somatic Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence, consisting of anecdotal testimonials, materials from a website of unknown signif...
Published Material About The Alien Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Transportation Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria he claimed. The AAO determined ...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Equestrian And Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. While the director determined the pe...
Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a collegiate tennis player who had not yet turned professional, failed to establish the sus...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The petitioner submitted a falsified award certificate, w...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. While the petitioner met the criterion for nationally or in...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
sustained EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director failed to properly evaluate the evidence. The petitioner successfully demon...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The petitioner submitted conflicting award certificates, ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Aeronautics And Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria. The AAO concurred with the director's...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Management Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit sufficient evidence to meet at least one additional criterion beyond the tw...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Circus Performer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to respond to a request for additional evidence and a notice of derogatory ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Golf

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Comedy

· 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
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that his...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's achievements, specifically a gold medal at the U....
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was not timely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 90 days after the decision, far exceeding the 15-d...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as an alien of extraordinary...
Awards Memberships Original Contributions
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 41 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day deadline. However, the ...
dismissed EB-1A

Religious Studies

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's field, described as 'clergyman' and religious scholarship, was found not to fall...
Field Of Endeavor
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Informatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO a...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received 43 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day f...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence to support the appeal. ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Music

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

Mountaineering And Trekking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the EB-1A ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal and subsequent motions were rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO first rejected the appeal because it was improperly filed by ...
remanded EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the Director. The Director raised new issues in the final Notice of Revocation that wer...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Revocation Authority Under Section 205 Of The Act Revocation Vs. Rescission Of Status Procedural Error In Raising New Issues In A Final Revocation Notice
dismissed EB-1A

Chemical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence presented di...
Prizes Or Awards

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