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dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three criteria, a final merits determination found ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting at least three evidentiary criteria. While the Director acknow...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

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

Circus Performance

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met a third evidentiary criterion which the Director had denied. The Dire...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Critical Or Leading Role For Distinguished Organizations
sustained EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary c...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Canyoneering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a promised brief in support of the appeal, leaving the record incomplete. T...
Membership In Associations
sustained EB-1A

Policy Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria: judging the work of others, making original co...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The Petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence within the specifie...
dismissed EB-1A

Dream Psychology

· Individual
The motion to reopen the previously dismissed appeal was denied. The primary reason was that the new evidence submitted concerned accomplish...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because, following a final merits determination, the evidence was not found to be commensurate with the required le...
Membership Judging Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any new facts or provide new documentary evidence to overcome the ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Submission Of New Facts And Evidence Request For Oral Argument
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Opera

· Individual
The motion to reopen or reconsider was denied because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 34 days after the unfavorable decision ...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Sculpture And Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide properly certified English translations for foreign-language documents as ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
sustained EB-1A

Sailing Coach

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third regulatory criterion, 'membership in associations', which the orig...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined tha...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

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

Painting And Calligraphy

· Organization
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they were filed untimely. The motion was received 39 days after the decision was is...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally-Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the ten evidentiary criteria, a final merits determination found the e...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Endodontics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, who was found to meet only one criterion initially, failed to sufficiently document her eli...
Awards Membership Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his research constituted original contributions of major significan...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Model

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria. The petitioner provi...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the plain language requirements of at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO withdrew the Director's initial finding that the petitioner met the 'original contributions' criter...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Horse Breeding

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because, upon review, the AAO found the petitioner satisfied an additional evidentiary criterion (published materia...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Humanitarian Aid

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum three required evidentiary criter...
Leading Or Critical Role Awards Published Material Membership Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Radiation Oncology

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The motion to reopen was denied because th...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the petitioner failed to respond to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID). In the alternative, ...
Published Material About The Alien Awards Or Prizes
dismissed EB-1A

Fencing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined the petitioner's awa...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pop singer, failed to demonstrate a one-time achievement, as the international festival a...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Awards Membership
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The AAO denied the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider a prior dismissal. The new evidence failed to satisfy the regulatory criteri...
Judging Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Intellectual Property Law And Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met three initial criteria, the final merits analysis determined the evidence was ...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Sculpture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found the pet...
Display Of Work Awards Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Statistical Genetics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required three evidentiary criteria for e...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Awards And Prizes Membership In Associations Published Material About The Beneficiary Participation As A Judge Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Periodontics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or sta...
dismissed EB-1A

Mathematics

· Individual
The petition was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The evidence for original contri...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Continuing Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Dance And Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, it concluded...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed due to a fundamental mismatch between the beneficiary's documented extraordinary ability as an oil painter and the ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Artistic Contributions Commercial Success Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Comparable Evidence High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Education And Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary requirements to demonstrate extraordinary ability. The pet...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect applic...
(I) (Ii) (Iii) (V) (Viii)
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (awards, judging, and artis...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO found th...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Radiology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated meeting the 'contributions of major significance' criterion. The D...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in denying the petition. The Director incorrectly applied factors fro...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of criteria, the petitioner's achievements were not sufficient for a fa...
Awards Judging Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Photographic Retouching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the pe...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Opera Singing

· Individual
The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were denied. The motion to reconsider was denied for failing to argue that the prior decis...
Artistic Display Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed due to willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The petitioner submitted at least two falsified articles where...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Display Of Work
dismissed EB-1A

Archivist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the p...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The Director initially found the petitioner, an actress and playwright, met only two criteria. The AAO sustained the appeal because it found...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three...
Awards Memberships Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the plain language requirements for the criteria claimed. The AAO determined ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Wh...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Biotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that an award...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Film And Television

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria: judging the work of others, pu...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the plain language requirements of at least three evidentiar...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Opera

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the denial of the petition was affirmed, effectively dismissing the case. The petitioner failed to est...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international accl...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Pipe Organ Building

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to abandonment, as the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE). In the alternati...
Comparable Evidence Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a musician, failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required reg...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Vii) Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics (Jai Alai)

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by submitting evidence of a one-time major achievement or by m...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix) - High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Acting And Performing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Business Training And Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO concurred with the director'...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Health Science Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility through either a major, internationally-recognized award or ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Software Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the submitted reference letters ...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Branding And Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the classification. The AAO found the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
One-Time Achievement 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Drug Discovery Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence. The director found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally recogniz...
One-Time Achievement Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
sustained EB-1A

Avian Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained, reversing the director's initial denial. The director had determined that the petitioner, a professor and research...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Kazarian Two-Step Review
dismissed EB-1A

Economic Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
dismissed EB-1A

Art Conservation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the evidentiary requirements for an alien o...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Producer/Writer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO concluded she ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
This decision addresses a fifth motion after multiple prior denials. The AAO grants the motion to reopen but dismisses the motion to reconsi...
Judging The Work Of Others One-Time Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision incorrectly applied law or polic...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed EB-1A

Financial Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary ability. The petitio...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Anthropology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The petitioner did not provide evi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Original Contributions Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Arts And Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of either a major, internationally recognized award or...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Prior O-1 Approval
dismissed EB-1A

Mixed Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did n...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Fine Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner did n...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance 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
dismissed EB-1A

Violinist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting the high evidentiary standard. The AA...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between O-1B And Eb-1A Standards Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes
dismissed EB-1A

Computational Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory ...
Prizes Or Awards
sustained EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Director had only found...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Sound Design And Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the initial evidence requirements of a one-...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration One-Time Achievement Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting the required ev...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The director found the petitioner met ...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the ...
Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Membership Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Public Policy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the classification. The AAO concluded that the petitioner ...
(I) (Iii) (V) (Vi) (Viii)
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO agreed with th...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or statement identifying any specific error of law or fa...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance

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