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dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of criteria. The evidence for the ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Acupuncture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Bricklaying
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any evidence to support his claim of extraordinary ability, as required fo...
Failure To Provide Evidence For Any Regulatory Criteria Inability To Change Visa Petition Category After Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner's counsel resubmitted a brief that was a near-verbatim copy of one...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Lack Of Certified Translations
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fac...
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
Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide qualifying evidence for at least three of the required regulatory criteria...
Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the AAO's prior decision, which had dismissed a...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Arts
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed for procedural and substantive reasons. Procedurally, the petitioner failed to submit a requir...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Track And Field Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly attempted to use the 'comparable evidence' provision without first demonstrating ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or fact from the ...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the petitioner had not submitted qualifying evidence und...
Major Internationally Recognized Award 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(X) Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the high standards for an alien of extraordina...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized. The AAO...
Awards Membership Published Material High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
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 The Ten Regulatory Criteria 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) Prior O-1 Visa Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen di...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Director
The appeal was dismissed because even after the AAO found the petitioner met several evidentiary criteria, the overall evidence did not demo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. Although th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the regulatory requirement of meeting at least three evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The petitioner f...
One-Time Achievement (Major, International Recognized Award) Satisfying At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. Altho...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Directing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership In Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Traffic And Roadway Safety Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the basic eligibility requirement of meeting at least three of the ten r...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa cl...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Geophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO d...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The director...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judge Of The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Scholarly Articles 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Pharmacist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard required for this classification. Specifically, the petitio...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Motion Picture And Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
(Ii) (Iii) (Iv) (Viii) (Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria to ...
(Ii) Membership In Associations (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (V) Original Contributions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts to address the deficiencies identified in the previous ...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Publication Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. Specifically, for the 'prizes or...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not pr...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Proper Translation Of Foreign Language Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. Specifically, th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. The dir...
Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the antecedent requirement of providing evidence ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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
Classical Greek And Iranian Studies
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of criteria. The petitioner did no...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. Whi...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen a previously rejected appeal was granted, but the appeal was ultimately dismissed and the underlying petition denied. A...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Law And Economics
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)
sustained
EB-1A
Toxicology Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director had improperly applied the regulations. The Director imposed a novel eviden...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jazz musician, did not meet the requisite criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability....
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Prizes Or Awards 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 Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Figure Skating
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she intends to continue working in her area of extraordinary ability. ...
Continuing Work In Area Of Expertise (Coaching Vs. Competing) One-Time Major International Award 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)
dismissed
EB-1A
Healthcare Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to state a proper reason for reconsideration or show that the prior decision incorr...
Judging Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Published Material Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountaineering
The appeal was dismissed because it failed to address the director's most recent decision and instead repeated prior claims. The AAO found t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained
EB-1A
Bioinorganic Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met three of the required criteria: judging the work of others...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained
EB-1A
Project Design
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met three of the regulatory criteria (published material, disp...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The petiti...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to warrant reopening the ...
Membership Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the director failed to perform a 'final merits determination' after ...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability. Many foreign language documents were submitted wi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria ne...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for a procedural defect, as the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proce...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
International Business Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Entertainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases One-Time Achievement (Major Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The direct...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO found that...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO concurred with...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for a procedural defect, as the petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicia...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standards for an alien of extraord...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Relevance Of Prior Nonimmigrant Visa Approvals (O-1/P-1)
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Graphic And Fashion Design
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully provided evidence meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The di...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three regulatory criteria. While the pe...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's final merits determinat...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility in the final ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Memberships Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Journalism
The appeal was dismissed due to significant credibility issues with the submitted evidence. The AAO found that award certificates were suspi...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a foreign language instructor, failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability. The AAO found t...
Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Instructional Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate original contributions of major significance to her field. While the p...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or identify any specific erroneous conclus...
Failure To Submit A Brief Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The decision affirms prior denials and dismisses the petitioner's second motion to reopen. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to provi...
Motion To Reopen Misrepresentation Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera Singer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that while the pe...
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial contained a major error, incorrectly analyzing the petitioner's case as if the...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated eligibility for a third evidentiary criterion, 'original contribut...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria o...
One-Time Major Achievement (E.G., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Writer, Motivational Speaker, And Magician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Sp...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordina...
Major Internationally-Recognized Award Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts / Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Luthier
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally-recogniz...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
This was the petitioner's fourth motion. The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to provide new facts addressing all of the def...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally-Recognized Award) Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a one-time major achievement or b...
One-Time Achievement Published Material About The Alien Prior O-1 Approval Standards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did not...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria, n...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The A...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Organic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Althoug...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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
Sports Science And Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and determined the petitioner only met two of the ten regulatory criteri...
Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Major Internationally Recognized Award Intent To Continue To Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural And Natural Resource Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum regulatory requirement of providing qualifying evidence under at ...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide required evidence. Numerous foreign language documents were submitted with...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Pianist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her prizes were nationally or internationally recognized. The direc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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)
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria to ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Production Design And Directing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
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)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought classification as an extraordinary ability gymnastics coach but submitted evidence re...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major Internationally Recognized Award Continuing To Work In Area Of Expertise
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