EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
4549 total decisions
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sustained
EB-1A
Sciences
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the sustained national or international a...
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
Dance/Choreography
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive docu...
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
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Counsel submitted the appeal to the correct office 39 days after the decision was issued, exceedi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
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
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard required for this classification. The director initially de...
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 Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on September 1, 2010, and the appeal was received...
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
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 The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other 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 of s...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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) Criterion I (Prizes/Awards) Criterion Iv (Judging Others) Criterion Vii (Exhibitions/Showcases) Criterion X (Commercial Successes)
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as an economics professor. The direc...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was not filed with the correct office within the 33-day period. The petition was received by ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AA...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
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 Which Require 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 Performing 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
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability or demonstrate sustained national or...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Author Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AAO ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require 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 Performing 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
Science
The director initially denied the petition, determining that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships 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
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and provide extensive documentation ...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO upheld, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraord...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Theoretical Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qua...
Prizes Or Awards Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received on March 2, 2010, which was 34 days after the director's deci...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
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
Dance
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds, as the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judic...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Display High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations 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 The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determin...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts And Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or fact in the di...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the appeal with the Texas Service Center 36 days after the direc...
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner met the technical requirement of submitting evidence for three criteria (judging, orig...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Material Science
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. The petitioner did not s...
Original Scientific And Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Major Publications Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Signal Processing Engineer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the original appeal was not filed in a timely manner. The petitioner's counsel submitted the appe...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen
sustained
EB-1A
Biochemical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met at least three of the regulatory criteria, reversing the d...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Research
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards c...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal b...
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Failure To Meet At Least Three Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received on September 15, 2009, which was 35 days after the director's...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded
EB-1A
Academic Research
The appeal was remanded because the director made a procedural error by evaluating the petition under the wrong legal standard. The petition...
Application Of Correct Evidentiary Standard Distinction Between Extraordinary Ability (Eb-1A) And Outstanding Professor/Researcher (Eb-1B) Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The d...
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
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized pri...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not pr...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Science
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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merit...
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurosurgical Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary meets the high standards for extraordinary ability....
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because it was determined to be moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a basis for the appeal. After filing the notice of appeal, the p...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The motion was received on July 10, 2009, which was 35 days after the ...
Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a promised brief or additional documents. The appeal did not specificall...
Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Failure To Identify Specifically Any Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact For The Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not present new facts that were previously unavailable, as required by regulation. The pet...
Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. It was not filed within the required 30-day period, having been submitted 38 d...
Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Motion Filing Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence within seven business days after el...
Failure To Submit Required Initial Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Director
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusions of law or statemen...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions And Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a professional football p...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in her intended field of t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided, a se...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the criteria for extraordinary ability. The provided 'Care...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Biostatistics
The petitioner sought classification as an alien of extraordinary ability as a biostatistician. The director initially denied the petition, ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About Alien Judging Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Yoga, Ayurveda And Naturopathy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, including scholarly citations and a fellowship, was obtained after the original...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
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
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the criteria for receipt of nationally or internationally rec...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Optical Sciences And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required regulatory cri...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence for the prizes and awards criterion was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or inte...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
After granting a motion to reconsider the case on procedural grounds, the AAO made a new decision on the merits. The appeal was ultimately d...
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 Or Scholarly 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 Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
sustained
EB-1A
Transcultural Management
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish eligibility. The petitioner submitted extensiv...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Nanomaterials Science And Nanotechnology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met at least three of the regulatory criteria for extraordinar...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary has earned the sustained national or international ac...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not demo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director an...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Systems Analyst
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion was improperly filed and signed by the beneficiary, who is not cons...
Motion To Reconsider Filing Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Delivery-Route Driver
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a delivery-route driver,...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Pianist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the criteria for nationally or internationally recogni...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
sustained
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the AAO was persuaded that the complete record, including new documentation submitted on appeal, establishe...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Scientific Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the decision was issued, which is outside the 33-day filing window....
Timely Filing Of Appeal Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Field Hockey Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability as a field hockey assi...
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 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
Athletics
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal to the correct service center 47 days after the decision was ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Filing At The Correct Office Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error
dismissed
EB-1A
Acupuncture
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or evidence that was not previously available. The moti...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained
EB-1A
Polymer Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria, including contributions o...
Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field Of Specialization For Which Classification Is Sought
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified In Excerpt
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the beneficiary had not established extraordinary ability through extensive documen...
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 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
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a martial artist, coach, and stand-in artist, failed to establish the requisite extraordina...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability and failed t...
Receipt Of 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 motion to reopen and reconsider was granted, but the AAO affirmed its previous decision to dismiss the appeal. The AAO found that the pe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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