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4549 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-1A
Crop Science
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or sustained accla...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the threshold of establishing eligibility under at least three of the ten reg...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 39 days after the director's decision was issued, which excee...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. In the alternative...
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was initially filed with no supporting documentary evidence. The evidence submitted on appeal,...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The petit...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The petitioner claimed to meet five reg...
(Iii) Published Material About The Alien (V) Original Contributions Of Major Significance (Vii) Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the basic eligibility requirements. The AAO found that the petitioner only su...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the attorney did not submit a new, properly executed Form G-28 for the appellate stage. ...
Improperly Filed Appeal (No G-28) Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO con...
Prizes Or Awards General Requirement To Meet Three Of Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Stylist
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Published Material About The Alien Awards Judging Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success Membership High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed primarily for procedural failures, including not submitting a required statement about j...
Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Preponderance Of The Evidence Standard
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the standard for such a motion. Counsel did not demonstrate tha...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
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) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Gastrointestinal Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Awards Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about whether the prior decision was su...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Requirements For Motions (8 C.F.R. § 103.5) Translation Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.2(B)(3))
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion was filed untimely, one day after the deadline, and the ...
Timeliness Of A Motion Requirements Of A Motion To Reopen Requirements Of A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria to establish sustained ...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status throug...
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judici...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Submission Of Evidence After Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
International Construction Economics
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed, and the underlying petition remained denied. The AAO's previous decision found the peti...
Leading Or Critical Role Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petition was not properly filed. Regulations require the petitioner to ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a professional water skier, successfully demonstrated eligibility under ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was rejected and procedurally dismissed. The underlying petition was denied for abandonment, a decision from which no appeal is p...
Abandonment Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the basic eligibility requirement of providing qualifying evidence under at l...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined tha...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural failures. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement regarding any jud...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Submission Of New Facts Statement Regarding Judicial Proceedings
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal of a previously approved petition's revocation was dismissed. The director issued a notice of intent to revoke, determining the p...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a musician, failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of th...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Published Material 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
Life And Environmental Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Professional Wrestling
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner did meet the criterion for 'lesser nationally or internationally recogniz...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed for procedural deficiencies. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial proceed...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Evidence Must Predate Filing Date
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew it after the AAO issued a notice of derogatory information. The AAO found evidence ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Willful Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive dancer, failed to establish extraordinary ability. The director found the pet...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO c...
Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO found that the petitioner di...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Geriatrics
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to address the specific reasons for the director's de...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not meet...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the basic eligibility requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten reg...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to comply with regulatory requirements, spe...
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed to provide new facts or evidence, and the motion to reconside...
Awards Judging Membership Published Material Original Contributions High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements t...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Matter Of Lozada Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The service center received the appeal 38 days after the decision was issued, which exceeded the ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Climatology And Water Resources Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Transportation Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. While the director ack...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The third motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate any error in the AAO's prior decision to dismiss the s...
Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was rejected because the petitioner failed to prove that the original appeal was timely filed. The petitioner submi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's profession as a lawyer was found not to fall within the statutorily enumerated fields of '...
Field Of Endeavor (Law) Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Awards Judging Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dancesport
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Awards Or Prizes Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Game Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three regulatory criteria for an...
Original Artistic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the 33-day deadline. The director's decision was issued on March 7, 2012, but the appeal ...
Timely Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO found the petitioner did no...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to include a required statement regarding j...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Submission Of New Facts/Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely, as it was filed after the 30-day deadline. The AAO also noted that, even if timely, the appeal would be...
dismissed
EB-1A
Marine Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner willfully misrepresented multiple material facts. The AAO found that the petitioner submitte...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a squash player and instructor, had met the minimum eligibility req...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. Specifically for the prizes or awards criterion, the eviden...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined the petitioner abandoned the c...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Graphics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Policy Analyst
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO ...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. Specifically, regarding the prizes a...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The AAO affirmed the director's ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Rowing Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO determined...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three required evidentiary criteri...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Exercise And Sport Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. The p...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The director's decision was withdrawn because it contained contradictory conclusions, first stating the petitioner met three criteria and th...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the required minimum of three evidentiary criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Philosophy And Islamic Studies
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Entertainment Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Speci...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (V) Original Contributions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary (X) Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was not filed within the required time frame. The petitioner submitted the appeal 58 days after the dire...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO found the original I-140 petition was improperly filed beca...
Signature Requirement Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Failure To Meet At Least Three Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Model
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major Award Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 26, 2012, making the appeal due by Jan...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Confined Space Entry Technician
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not establish that the prev...
Judging Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Anthropology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum of three regulatory criteria required. Alt...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition. This request followed an AAO notice that found the petit...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceedings. Addi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Filing Requirements For A Motion Response To Notice Of Intent To Dismiss
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The service center issued its decision on December 20, 2012, requiring the appeal to ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements, as the petitioner did not submit a required statement about ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Postdoctoral Scholar
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The d...
Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Membership In Associations
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