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dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial pr...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timely Filing Of Motions New Facts And Evidence For Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds for failing to include a required statement about judicial proceedin...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The pet...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The director fou...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requisite criteria for the classification. The AAO also found material misr...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Nuclear Medicine
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
Volleyball Coaching
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised. By failing ...
Procedural Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Musical Director
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of providing evidence for at least three regulatory c...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Design
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of regulatory criteria. Specifica...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The petitioner's third motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to sta...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Motions
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim, as his achievements as a competitive swimmer were f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally-Recognized Award) General Requirement To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or submitted...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Field Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not provide legal arguments...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The directo...
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
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify for...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her achievements in athletics qualified as a major, international...
One-Time Achievement Certified Translations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The dir...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the evidentiary requirements for at least three...
Comparable Evidence Distinction From O-1 Standard General Requirement To Meet 3 Of 10 Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Kickboxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the minimum three regulatory criteria for an alien of extraord...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) 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)(Iii) - Published Material 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judge 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by submitting qualifying evidence under at least three of th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
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 Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about any judicial pro...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
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 Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Animal Intuitive
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's occupation as an "animal intuitive," which involves telepathic communication and crystal h...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted falsified documents and committed material misrepresentation. T...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted fraudulent evidence and engaged in material misrepresentation. ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Sports Broadcasting
The director initially determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO sustained the appeal, find...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The e...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director found, a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Watercolor Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide proper evidence as required by regulations. Specifically, the petitioner s...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Command Of A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Power Systems Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as defined by the statute. The direc...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of 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
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because after reviewing the evidence in the aggregate, including new evidence submitted on appeal, the AAO determin...
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 Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the awards she received were nationally or internationally recogniz...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaimed achievements as a soccer player occurred decades prior and were not considered e...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Distinction Between Player And Coach Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed 61 days after the AAO's decision, well outside the 30-da...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an actress, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determine...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The motion to reopen and reconsider was granted, but the prior decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed, and the petition remains denied....
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Inventor
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial pro...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner, a research scientist, had not established the requisite extraord...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tennis player, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necess...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Security And Counter-Terrorism
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's field of expertise in security, protective services, and policing was determined...
Field Of Endeavor (Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics) Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Urban Developer
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 Judge Of 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as a gymna...
One-Time Major Award Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between Athlete And Coach
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite extraordinary ability, as d...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's counsel sent the appeal to the AAO instead of the service center, causing it to ...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required 'extensive documentation' to demonstrate sustained national or...
Requirement To Meet At Least Three Criteria Comparable Evidence Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed. The AAO affirmed its previous decision that the petitioner failed to establish eligibilit...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive swimmer, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The directo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
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 Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Operations Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The pe...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO concluded that it lacks appellate jurisdiction over its own decisions and, alternativ...
Appellate Jurisdiction Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established extraordinary ability or submitted extensive doc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The motion was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner submitted multiple fraudulent documents from organizations that were inactive,...
Prizes Or Awards Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The petitioner's initial appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the decision, exceeding the 33-day regulatory li...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely filed, received 34 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-day...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Matter Of Lozada)
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Published Material About The Alien Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability and sustained acclaim....
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director initially determined t...
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
Computer Networking And Network Security
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of 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
sustained
EB-1A
Neuroradiology
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. Upon de novo rev...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability, specifically that he had risen to t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Synthetic Carbohydrate Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for this visa category. The director initially determined t...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles 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 Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected, which is equivalent to being dismissed, on procedural grounds. It was filed by the beneficiary, who does not have l...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Standing To File Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not identify any specif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V))
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director issued the decision on October 29, 2009, and the appeal was received on December 2, ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, who is not considered an 'affected party' with legal standing to...
Standing To Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on November 13, 2009, and the appeal was recei...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's analysis. The AAO found that the director's determination that the pe...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal on the 36th day after the decision was issued, ex...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Violinist
The appeal was dismissed because the director had determined that the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. Th...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement 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 Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to suppor...
Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to include a required statement abou...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The decision notes that the petitioner was granted lawful permanent residence on November 13, 2009, render...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Analyst
The director denied the petition, determining the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability and failed to submit ex...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 57 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day limit. However, the...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO deter...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Music
On a motion to reconsider, the AAO withdrew its previous dismissal and approved the petition. Applying the two-part analysis from the Kazari...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging Others' Work Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, an actress, met the statutory and regulatory requirements for classifica...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, an actress, had met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Arts
The AAO reopened the case on its own motion to reconsider the evidence consistent with the legal framework established in the Kazarian v. US...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications 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 Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact for the ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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