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dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The evidence submitt...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera Performance
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to submit original documents upon request, which the AAO stated was grounds...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 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)
dismissed
EB-1A
Hair Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
dismissed
EB-1A
Wine Expert / Enologist
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the director's revocation of a previously approved petition. The director found that the s...
Prizes Or Awards Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparison To O-1 Visa Standards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Spec...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Pediatric Endocrinology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence met three regulatory criteria: service as a manuscript reviewer (judging others'...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classificat...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The director and the AAO determined tha...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Major Internationally Recognized Prize Or Award At Least Three Of The Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Media
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed to pr...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria for a...
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)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief, evidence, or identify any specific errone...
sustained
EB-1A
Information Systems
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner established eligibility by meeting at least three of the required regulat...
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)(Vi)
dismissed
EB-1A
Fencing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petit...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera / Broadcasting
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to submit requested original documents by the deadline, which constitutes g...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging 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)(Vii) - Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by not meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Equestrian Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Prior Visa Approvals
dismissed
EB-1A
E-Commerce
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner submitted translations of foreign documents that did not comply with regulatory re...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the requisite three criteria for an alien of extraor...
Awards Scholarly Articles Membership Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's profession as a lawyer was determined not to fall within the statutory categories of 'the ...
Area Of Expertise (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized 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
Cardiologist
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was untimely filed. The petitioner was given 33 days to file the appeal but submit...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner's counsel did not provide ne...
Commercial Successes Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. A review of records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent residence on M...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by USCIS 35 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The decision was issued on February 7, 2013, and the appeal was received on March 13,...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did not pr...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did not pr...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of criteria. The AAO analyzed the...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences And Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed for being untimely filed, six months after the decision it sought to reopen. The motion also failed to me...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion Filing Requirements Inability To Retract A Withdrawal Request Stating New Facts For Motion To Reopen
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering / Theoretical Computation Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The AAO found that the petitioner did n...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Failure To Identify Specific Errors In Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on May 29, 2013, but the appeal was not received u...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's motion was filed untimely, beyond the 33-day lim...
Citations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judic...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements For Motions Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Rugby Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a rugby coach. The AAO de...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach)
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The second motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to meet regulatory requirements, such as providing a ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timeliness Of Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Endocrinology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of establishing eligibility under at least three of t...
Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The fourth motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to present new facts that were unavailable during the previous proceedings, as r...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Literary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO made a formal finding that the petitioner willfully misrepresented a material fact. The petitioner ...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received by USCIS 34 days after the decision was mailed, exceeding the 33-day deadl...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial pro...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics Coaching
The motion to reopen was dismissed for procedural deficiencies, specifically the failure to submit a statement regarding judicial proceeding...
High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Motion Picture Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria to ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The dir...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Epidemiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten required evidentiary crite...
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)(V) - Original Contributions 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Authorship 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The attorney representing the petitioner failed to submit a new and properly execut...
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the denial or identi...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Wine And Spirits
The appeal was first rejected on procedural grounds because the petition was not signed by the petitioner at the time of filing, a defect th...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's determination that the petitioner had not established the sustained n...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Caricaturist
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria (published material, original contributions, and...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
One-Time Major Award Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly determined that the petitioner had not established the sustained national or interna...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Categories Previously Approved O-1 Petition Standard Of Proof
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Periodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'awards' criterion. The AAO determined that being a finalist does not equ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting the minimum of th...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, additional evidence, or a statement identifying any erro...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The director denied the petition after claiming not to have received a response to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). On appeal, the petitio...
Failure To Consider Timely Response To Noid 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Intent To Continue Work In The U.S.
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The Director initially denied the petition, acknowledging that the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria but concluding that they had no...
(Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Iv) Judge Of The Work Of Others (Vii) Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Tuberculosis Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner successfully established eligibility. While the Director found the petiti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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
Psychiatry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined the...
Memberships In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her work constituted original contributions of major significance i...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a senior pastry chef, failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim...
Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Artistic Display Awards Judging Scholarly Articles High Salary Commercial Successes Membership Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Accounting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the original decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fine artist, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
(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 For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Announcing / Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The petitioner did not submit qual...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. Specifically for the 'published materials' criterio...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Video Game Development
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had satisfied at least three evidentiary criteria, including perform...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Inventor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification sought. The director and the AAO foun...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Singer And Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO found t...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The director determined the petitioner ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Religious Studies
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability or provide ext...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Ballroom Dance
The director initially approved the petition but later reopened it and denied it, finding the original approval was incorrect. The AAO found...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Memberships 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 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) - Display Of The Alien'S Work 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The evide...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a tabla musician. The petitio...
Comparable Evidence Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three regulatory criteria. While the beneficiary m...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification sought. The director found that the p...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis coach and fitness trainer, has sustained ...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering / Wireless Communication
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classifi...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fine Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and did not submit extensive documen...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Model
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the previous decision dismissing the appeal was affirmed and the petition remains denied. The peti...
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)(Iv) - Judge Of The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(X) - High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary categories....
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
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