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dismissed EB-1A

Thermal Heavy Oil Recovery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that th...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
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

Astrophysics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her work constituted original contributions of major significance...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was erroneous or that ne...
Awards Judging Of The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Drama Directing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. ...
Artistic Display Judging Of The Work Of Others High Salary Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Guitarist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinar...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria. The petitioner's awards were not show...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Life And Environmental Science

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

Technology Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that pu...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the awards criterion. One award wa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Model

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met a third evidentiary criterion, artistic displays, in addition to the ...
Published Material High Salary Artistic Displays
dismissed EB-1A

Anesthesiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the petitioner me...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the AAO's previous decision was incorrect based on the e...
Judging Awards Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Display Of The Petitioner'S Work Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded EB-1A

Business Law

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner's occupation as a lawyer did not fall under the statutory categories of science,...
Field Of Endeavor (Law As Business)
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition because the petitioner allegedly failed to demonstrate he would continue to work in his field in ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Sustained Acclaim / Final Merits Intent To Continue Work
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined tha...
Awards Published Material Judging Artistic Display
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his amateur competition wins constituted nationally or internatio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Documentary Filmmaking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that she is among the ...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Neurological Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, in its final merits determination, found the petitioner demonstrated sustained acclaim and had ris...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Natural Language Processing And Speech Communication

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

Public Health Dentistry

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

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for an indi...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Travel Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary requirements for the three criteria claimed. The AAO found...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Spa Design And Wellness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Singer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The eviden...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded EB-1A

Architectural Design

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination after finding the petitioner met three cr...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Public Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While she satisfied the criteria f...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (leading or critical role, judging, and scholarly...
Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because the petitioner did not establish that the previous decision was incorrect or provid...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science And Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria (high salary, judging, and a leading/critical role), the petiti...
Original Contributions High Salary Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that the ...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Structural Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determin...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three out of ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO found ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial threshold of three criteria, the evidence in its totality did not d...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Legal Scholarship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While ...
Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The A...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Drama Direction

· Individual
The motion to reconsider a prior dismissal was denied because the petitioner did not establish that the original decision was based on an in...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Artistic Display High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Biology

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

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Pathology

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

Structural Biology

· Individual
The Director denied the petition based on a final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria. The appea...
Judging Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Mountain Climbing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the c...
Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined that her selection for TV da...
Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The petition was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The awards submitted were for the petitioner's stude...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained EB-1A

Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the criterion for original contributions of major significance, which...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Major Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Microbiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to establish eli...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authoring Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to meet the required three evidentiary crit...
Lesser National Or International Awards Published Material About Her Service As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Irish Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed, and a subsequent motion to reconsider was denied. The AAO found the petitioner, an Irish dance teacher, only met t...
Awards Membership In Distinguished Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Wrestling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the minimum three evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Viral Immunology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO concurred that the pet...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Nanotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because, upon final merits determination, the AAO found the petitioner had demonstrated sustained acclaim and had r...
Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a chef, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Music Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that a ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Immunology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director and AAO agreed that the...
Judging The Work Of Others Authored Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Sports Medicine

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because even though the Beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the evidence in totality did not...
Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Drilling Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria (high salary, judging abstracts, and authoring scholarly articl...
High Salary Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Human And Environmental Rights Education

· Individual
Although the petitioner met the threshold of three evidentiary criteria (judging, leading/critical role, and scholarly articles), the appeal...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

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

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria after a de novo review. The AAO found that ...
Awards Membership Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Equestrian Sports

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO d...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria. The Director and the AAO foun...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
sustained EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the beneficiary met three of the required evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's fi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Applied Mechanics Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

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

Soil Science

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Artistic Display Of Work
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the...
Judging Artistic Display Memberships Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Clinical Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The Director found, and the ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that ...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a folk singer, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evident...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Research Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO agreed the beneficiary met three initial evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly articles...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet filing requirements. Alternatively, the petitioner did not establish that the pre...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Original Contributions Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider. The original appeal had been summarily dismissed because the petitioner...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Failure To Meet Three Evidentiary Criteria Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to show that the AAO incorrectly applied law or policy regarding his claim...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Of The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the previous decision...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the minimum requirement of at least three evidentiary crit...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state how the previous decision incorrectly applied law or policy. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
remanded EB-1A

Retail Business

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly adjudicate the Petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The Director di...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Go

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit sufficient new evidence. For the criteria of prizes and membershi...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Religious Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Copywriting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The AAO concluded that the petitio...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Roles For Distinguished Organizations High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Physics And Optical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the AAO determined the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary criteria (judging, author...
Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In Leading Or Critical Roles
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO found th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (published material, judging, and arti...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he was the recipient of a major, one-time achievement. The petitioner claime...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO co...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Healthcare Strategy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria req...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determina...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that an award was re...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Biochemistry

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

Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the petitioner sati...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles

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