EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
4549 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-1A
Cook
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields. Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases.
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Membership In Associations Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
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
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Rhythmic Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim, as her career as a competitiv...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Building Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Food And Beverage Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted articles were...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Musical Drama
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. ...
Membership In Associations Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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 f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The beneficiary's career ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a graphic arts designer. ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director improperly reopened the case on ...
Revocation Standards Good And Sufficient Cause
remanded
EB-1A
Not Specified
The decision was remanded due to a procedural error. The director improperly reopened and denied the petition on service motion after it had...
dismissed
EB-1A
Food And Beverage Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted published materials were not...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Embedded Systems Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner attempted ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Microelectronics
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to meet any of the claimed regulatory criteria. The petitioner's award ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Cook
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. While the AAO determined the pet...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his membership in professional organizations, such as the American ...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed
EB-1A
Peking Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. The awards were determined t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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 f...
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 f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics (Baseball Scout)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required criteria. Although the AAO found the petitioner...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Painting Artist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Sculpture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sculpture And Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Folk Painting Artist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Biology And Horticulture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television Composer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate personal receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's evidence satisfied at least three of the regulatory criteria. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence met the necessary criteria for an alien of extraordinary abili...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Applications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the claimed criteria. The submitted award was found to be lo...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted award was found to be local, not nati...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The director revoked the initially approved petition, believing the petitioner's contract with a Bulgarian company indicated she did not int...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence, ...
Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial contained significant errors, referencing evidence from an entirely different case (a ...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Flair Bartending
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Chinese Medicine
The appeal was dismissed due to extensive evidence of fraud and misrepresentation. The AAO found that a submitted award plaque contained a s...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Science
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE). Although the AAO agreed...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television Composer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized p...
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
Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the claimed criteria. The submitted awards were deemed to b...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Fence Installer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fence installer, failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The s...
(Iii) Published Materials About The Alien (Ix) High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed due to significant, unresolved inconsistencies in the petitioner's educational and professional background, includi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their awards were nationally or internationally significant, prov...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the petitioner failed to sign the Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal. Per regulation 8 C.F.R....
Improper Filing (Unsigned Appeal)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was purely procedural and did not addre...
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner's appeal was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they met the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized priz...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Ophthalmic Surgery
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision and prior request for evidence were procedurally deficient. The director failed to s...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability....
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Transmission Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner had provided sufficient objective evidence to support his claims of makin...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. After filing the initial petition, the petitioner filed another petition unde...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as of the filing date. The A...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Irish Dancing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director's reasoning for denial was flawed. The director had improperly dismissed signific...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, inc...
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 Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal 33 days after the director's revocation decision was issued, ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Diamond Selection / Jewelry Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the claimed criteria. The petitioner's scholarships and ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's initial appeal was not accepted because it was submitted with the wrong filing f...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Submission Of Correct Filing Fee
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 Failure To Address Regulatory Criteria
sustained
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director gave insufficient weight to key evidence. Specifically, the Director u...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authored Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Agriculturist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's notice of intent to deny. The AAO refused to consider ne...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Meeting At Least Three Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Traditional Art
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the initial denial or identify any ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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. 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Published Materials About The Alien Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Printing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required criteria. The evidence only addressed the 'lea...
Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met the ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members 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 Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted evidence wa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics And Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the reasons stated for the initial denial. The petitioner did no...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Professional Go Game
The motion was granted but the previous decision was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. The AAO determined the petitioner's aw...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met the criteria for sustained national or international acclaim. The a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Chinese Opera Performer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The decision was issued on July 5, 2005, and the appeal was not received until August...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Hematopathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging
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