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dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
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) Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Film

· Individual
The petitioner established eligibility for the 'published material' criterion and for making one 'original contribution of major significanc...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Ship Modeler

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to follow up with a required legal brief or supporting evidence. ...
dismissed EB-1A

Chromatography And Analytical Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum eligibility requirement of establishing at least three of the ten...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· 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

Fencing

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's demonstrated extraordinary ability was as a fencing competitor, while his intended employ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Piano

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was determined to be moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent r...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

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

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or statements of ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Make-Up Artist

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received by the service center 21 days after the decision was issued, ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Violinist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she would continue to work in her area of extraordinary ability. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Biotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was primarily rejected as improperly filed because counsel failed to submit a required updated Form G-28. In an alternative findi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Memberships In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Field Hockey

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she would continue to work in her area of expertise, field hockey, in the Un...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Evidentiary Criteria (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3))
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatic Performance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner did not meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material 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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Makeup Art

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a legal brief or additional evidence in a timely manner...
Awards Membership Original Contributions High Salary Final Merits Determination
dismissed EB-1A

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO found that...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner submitted evidence that met the plain language of three regulatory criteria, the AAO ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Television Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular And Cell Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO ...
Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

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

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely, 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 30-day...
Motion To Reopen And Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of regulatory criteria. Specifical...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility based on a one-time achievement, such as a major, internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Published Articles Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO made a formal finding of material misrepresentation, determining that the petitioner willfully subm...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations 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 determined that the...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a required updated Form G-28, N...
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the denial or identify any erroneou...
Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met three of the ten regulatory criteria. In its final merits deter...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was untimely filed. The petitioner sent the appeal to the wrong office, and it was not receiv...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Grain Industry

· 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
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging Honors/Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen presented no new facts...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes Membership Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Ice Figure Skating

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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 Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sculpture

· Organization
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The attorney representing the petitioner was found to have an 'Inactive' bar status...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The motion was untimely, filed 43 days after the decision was issued, e...
Timely Filing Of Motion Submission Of New Facts For Motion To Reopen Statement On Judicial Proceedings
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding t...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because the petitioner improperly filed an appeal of a prior AAO decision back to the AAO. The AAO does not exercise...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner attempted to file an appeal of a prior AAO decision with the AAO itself, but ...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The evidence for the 'prizes or awa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the original appeal was filed untimely. The appeal was received on the 34th day ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Definition Of Legal Holiday
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The director denied the petition for failing to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's counsel filed an app...
Lesser 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

Sciences

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determin...
Major Internationally Recognized Award 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 Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Real Estate

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The di...
Awards Membership 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 Successes In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Dance Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Tennis Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability in his intended field of work in the United States...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material 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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because the AAO does not have jurisdiction to consider an appeal of its own decision. Alternatively, the appeal was ...
Jurisdiction Timely Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner and counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or sta...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The underlying Form I-140 petition was not signed by the petit...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Improper Filing Due To Missing Petitioner Signature
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner, on appeal, failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or sta...
Failure To Identify Specific Error In Director'S Decision
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
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 Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on January 5, 2011, and sent via facsimile, giving the petitio...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Evidence Post-Dating Petition Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or submitted...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Awards Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the matter was moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resi...
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on January 5, 2011, and the appeal was not received until Febr...
Timely Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or statements of ...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Original Scientific/Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO affi...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Public Health

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

Health Care Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit the promised brief and additional evidence within the designated ...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite number of regulatory criteria. The AAO...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Scriptwriting

· Individual
The petitioner filed a second appeal after the AAO had already dismissed the first one. The AAO rejected this second appeal because it does ...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on July 20, 2012, but the appeal was not received ...
Timely Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The decision was issued on September 17, 2011, but the appeal was not received by the...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Music And Arts Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that she met at least three of the ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Urban Planning

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three of ten regulatory criteria required ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Thangka Art

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements by not submitting a statement on ...
Artistic Display Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was improperly filed. The attorney who filed the appeal failed to submit a new, pro...
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the plain language of three criteria, the evidence was found to reflect routine...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classificat...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Final Merits Determination
dismissed EB-1A

Stage Management And Creation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Major Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Greyhound Training

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about j...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Swimming Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability as a coach. The evidence submitted related to the ...
Comparable Evidence (To Prizes Or Awards) Memberships 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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
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...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the case was deemed moot. Records showed that the beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resi...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was not filed in a timely manner. The petitioner filed the appeal 38 days after the decision ...
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or sustained...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership (V) Original Contributions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's demonstrated extraordinary ability was as a kickboxing competitor, but his stated intent w...
Intent To Continue To Work In The Area Of Expertise Distinction Between Competitor And Coach As Separate Areas Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of regulatory criteria. The direc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO found the motions were procedurally deficient, the motion to reopen failed to p...
Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. Although the AAO found the beneficia...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

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

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others

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