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dismissed EB-1A

Postdoctoral Scholar

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the ...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Plant Genetics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully met three of the regulatory criteria: judging the work ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact from th...
Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Published Material Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Cycling Coach

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or sustained...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three regulatory criteria. Although the di...
Published Material About The Alien Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Chef

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim required f...
One-Time Major Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction From O-1 Visa Standard
dismissed EB-1A

Table Tennis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a table tennis coach, failed to establish eligibility. The AAO determined that the evidence...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Scientific Filmmaking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined t...
Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Systems And Control Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's evidence met the minimum eligibility requirements. The director ha...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner did not submit the appeal with the proper signature and correct fee until December...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because it failed to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not inclu...
8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(1) - Statement On Judicial Proceedings 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3) - Requirements For Motion To Reconsider 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(4) - Dismissal For Failure To Meet Requirements
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim by not submitt...
At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Distinction From O-1 Visa Standard
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed as procedurally deficient, primarily because it was filed over four years late and lacked a required stat...
Fraud Misrepresentation Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Motion To Reopen Timeliness
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed over four years late without a reasonable excuse for the delay, rendering it untimel...
Motion To Reopen Timeliness Misrepresentation New Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Previously Approved O-1 Petition
dismissed EB-1A

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. While...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Ship Modeler

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about whether the validity of...
Motion To Reopen Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Sustained National Or International Acclaim Meeting At Least Three Regulatory Categories Intent To Continue To Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Evidentiary Categories Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the directo...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Regulatory Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it sought to challenge a prior AAO decision that had already dismissed an earlier ...
remanded EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case remanded because the director had failed to consider evidence timely submitted by the pet...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Hockey

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceedings, d...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (New Facts) Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Lozada Standard) Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary sought to enter the U.S. to work as a coach, but the evidence of his achievements was based...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was untimely. The appeal was received 76 days after the director's decision, far exce...
dismissed EB-1A

News Reporting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO determined t...
Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The attorney failed to submit a new, properly executed Form G-28 to authorize repre...
Improper Filing Of Appeal Requirement For Form G-28 For Legal Representation Legal Standing To File An Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the signed appeal with the proper fee on April 27, 2011, approximately f...
Timely Filing Proper Filing Fee Proper Signature Form G-28 Requirement
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Counsel submitted a completed Form I-290B on July 6, 2011, which was 42 days after the director's...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
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

Machine Operator

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, which is functionally a dismissal. The AAO determined it does not have appellate jurisdiction...
Appellate Jurisdiction Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet any of the ten regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of s...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Choral Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary categories....
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a ski instructor and coach, failed to establish the sustained national or international acc...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Film

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or sustained...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. Counsel's initial submission had a deficient payment for the filing fee, and the proper payment w...
Timeliness Of Appeal Deficient Filing Fee Lack Of Proper G-28 Form
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the regulatory requirement of meeting at least three evidentiary criteria....
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

Gymnastics Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as a gymnastics coach. The...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Horse Breeding

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary met at least three of the t...
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 Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the necessary sustained national or inter...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
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

Cinematography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between O-1 'Extraordinary Achievement' And Eb-1A 'Extraordinary Ability' Standards
dismissed EB-1A

Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to a procedural failure. The petitioner submitted numerous foreign language documents with a single, ...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Improper Translation Of Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a rock singer and musician, submitted evidence meeting at least three of the ten regulatory...
Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
sustained EB-1A

Computer Science And Mathematics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met three regulatory criteria and, upon a final merits determination, dem...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that winning two silver medals at the Volkov Cup constituted a 'one-ti...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics (Ski Instructor)

· Individual
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

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Mobile Application Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria ...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work
dismissed EB-1A

Film And Television Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. For the awards criterion, the evidence sho...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authored Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's denial was based on a flawed analysis and inadequate review of the evidence. Th...
Prizes/Awards Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading/Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Chiropractic

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO wi...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria. Although the Director found t...
Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider and reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to show that the AAO made an error of law or policy in its prev...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Theater

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO found the evidence...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO conducted a final merits dete...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The ...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The AAO denied the petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider because they were untimely filed. The complete motions were received 94 day...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the...
Participation As A Judge Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Basketball

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a professional basketball player, met three of the required evidentiary crite...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Gymnastics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria for th...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Individual
The motion to reopen a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The petitioner's new evidence for the 'published material' criterion was reje...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (published material, judgin...
Published Material Judging Awards Membership In Associations Significant Contributions Display Critical Or Leading Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Awards Membership Judging Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had credited...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The case was remanded because the Director denied the petition without first providing notice of the evidentiary deficiencies and an opportu...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural filing requirements. On the merits, the AAO affirmed...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although he satisfied the...
Awards Memberships Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Jiu-Jitsu

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirements for the classification. The AAO found...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The petitioner, an artist, was found to have met two of the required three evidentiary criteria (published material and display of work). Th...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet any of the four criteria claimed. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards ...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the claimed evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established that the beneficiary met three evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly...
Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role Evidence Of A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded the pet...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Microbial Ecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three out of ten evidentiary criteria required. The Director h...
Judging Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Surgery

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director found...
Memberships Original Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Strategic Port Planning

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the visa classification. Although th...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Membership Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Director ha...
Awards Membership In Associations Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria, the evidence in totality was deemed ...
Published Material Display Lesser Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, it concluded th...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Digital Graphics Design

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. Although the Dir...
Awards Judging Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Advertising

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

General Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The ...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Uzbek Traditional Embroidery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because upon de novo review, the AAO found the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed EB-1A

Marketing And Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Petitioner had already filed a new Form I-140 for the same classification, which was approved prior to...
Ten Initial Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Filmmaking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria (awards, judging, and display), the A...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Judging Prizes Or Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Acting And Television Presenting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraor...
Artistic Display Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The evidence provided did not establish...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Orthopedic Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration

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