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dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The AAO affirmed its prior decision and denied the petition, finding that the petitioner's motion to reopen was untimely filed. The motion w...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen
sustained
EB-1A
Atomic Physics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the statutory and regulatory requirements for classification as an al...
Judged The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Pipeline Inspection
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The petit...
Comparable Evidence Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations 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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted academic awards were not sho...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or evidenc...
Awards Published Material Judging Display Commercial Successes Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO upheld the director's decision. The director determined the petitioner had not established the requ...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
This decision addresses a motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The AAO affirmed its prior decision because the petitioner fai...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim, either by receiving...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Selective 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 Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to provide new facts that were not...
One-Time Achievement Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to deny the petition was affirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner had not est...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Linguistics
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on July 13, 2009, but the appeal was not received ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim at the time of ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received 35 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day f...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three criteria, the evidence was not persuasive enough to...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence that was not previously available. The submitted ev...
Motion To Reopen (New Facts) Translation Of Foreign Language Documents Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as a plastic surgeon. The director d...
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 Or Scholarly 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 Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
dismissed
EB-1A
Circus Artist
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classificatio...
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 did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the peti...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other 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 In The Field 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 Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
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 Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Atmospheric Chemistry
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 Award Original Contributions Scholarly Articles/Writings Presentations Awards (Lesser)
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Prizes Or Awards
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...
Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraord...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for this classifi...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Magician
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as a magician. The director original...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Education For Visually Impaired
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability or submit extensive documentation of...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Optical Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The motion to reopen ...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and did not provide extensive docume...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 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
sustained
EB-1A
Speed Skating Coach
After multiple previous denials, the AAO reopened the case on its own motion and approved the petition. The AAO found that the petitioner's ...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify for...
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 Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Auto Racing
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the director's initial denial. The petitioner, a Race Car Driver/Team Manager, failed t...
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
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew the appeal. The withdrawal followed an AAO notice of derogatory information indicat...
One-Time Major Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Field Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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 AAO agreed with the director's determination that the petitioner had not established the sustained nati...
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
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
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 Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed as a second appeal to the AAO regarding a prior AAO decision. The AAO does not exerc...
Procedural Issues Jurisdiction
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The pe...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
End Of Life Choices Education
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 Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial procee...
Lesser Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation. The...
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 Command Of A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Optical Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements, specifically by not stating how the previous A...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) (Awards) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) (Original Contributions) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) (Scholarly Articles) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) (Leading Or Critical Role) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) (High Salary)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by the director 36 days after the decision was issued, which ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitio...
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability for the classification sought. The d...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien 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
Alternative Medicine
The appeal was dismissed, and a formal finding of willful material misrepresentation was entered. The AAO found that the petitioner submitte...
Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director revoked the petition's approval for good and sufficient cause, finding the petitioner was stat...
Marriage Fraud (Section 204(C) Bar) Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because it did not provide new evidence that could not have...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Display High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Management Consultant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a management consultant, failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The direc...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging 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 For Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The petitioner's counsel argued tha...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed for procedural deficiencies, as the petitioner failed to submit a required statement regarding judicial p...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Published Material In Major Media Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the director's denial or identify any erroneo...
Awards Or Prizes Memberships Published Material About The Alien Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The ev...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on March 16, 2010, but the appeal was not received...
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts/Music
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judici...
Published Material Awards Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and did not submit extensive documen...
Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted after the 33-day deadline. Additionally, the appeal was filed by the be...
Timely Filing Standing To Appeal Sustained National Or International Acclaim Substantial Prospective Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to provide new facts or evidence demonstrating that the original appeal was timely file...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
International Construction Economics
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the AAO found substantial and probative evidence that the petitioner had previously entered into ...
Marriage Fraud (Section 204(C)) Failure To Meet Three Of Ten Criteria
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) Evidentiary Categories
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Producer
The appeal was dismissed due to significant doubt cast on the authenticity and reliability of the submitted evidence. The petitioner provide...
Evidence Authenticity And Credibility High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The initial submission was rejected for having an incorrect check amount, and the sub...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's previous dismissal of an earlier motion was i...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because it failed to include a required statement about ju...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Key deficiencies included t...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the dire...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AAO ...
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
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership In Associations (V) Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Rheumatology
The director initially denied the petition, but the AAO determined on appeal that the petitioner's evidence met the minimum eligibility requ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for classification. The ...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous AAO decision was based ...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5) Requirement For Statement On Judicial Proceedings (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1)(Iii)(C)) Requirement To Establish Incorrect Application Of Law Or Policy
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 36 days after the director's decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-day filing d...
dismissed
EB-1A
Indian Classical Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
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 Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary meets the high standard for this visa category. The...
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 In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences And Business
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through exte...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the attorney who submitted it was under an "Administrative Suspension" and therefore not...
Improperly Filed Appeal Attorney Eligibility
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum regulatory requirement of providing qualifying evidence under at ...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. A previous appeal had already been dismissed because the petitioner failed to specificall...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required to esta...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Awards Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Awards Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a musician, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required fo...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Advance Computation In Biological Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained
EB-1A
Motor Sports
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met three of the ten regulatory criteria: published material a...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were untimely filed, 41 days after the AAO issued its decision, exceeding t...
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO agreed with the director that the petitioner met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Final Merits Determination
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