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dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The ...
Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Circus Performer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclai...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Singer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate her extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally-reco...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive runner, failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. Although ...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Cricket

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by not providing evidence of a one-time major achievement,...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparable Evidence Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach) Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria....
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
sustained EB-1A

Woodworking

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence to establish that the company's awards were...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a one-time major, internationally...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Fine Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The AAO determined the petitioner did not submit qualifying...
One-Time Achievement Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Makeup Artist And Stylist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found the peti...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Or Other Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that evidence of art...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three of the ten regulatory criteria, whereas the Director only foun...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition at the final merits stage, finding the petitioner had not demonstrated sustained national or inte...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Stem Cell Biology And Neuroscience

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition on the final merits determination, despite finding the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria claimed. The AAO determined that the petitioner's aw...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The petitioner's sixth motion to reopen/reconsider was denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The AAO determined the petiti...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Structural Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO acknowledged that the Petitioner satisfied three regulatory criteria, they concluded that ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentation to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Freestyle Wrestling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate s...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner did not provide sufficient new evidence to meet the required criteria. The AAO found ...
Judged The Work Of Others Authored Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The Director failed to a...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Criteria Rule Kazarian Two-Part Analysis Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the Directo...
8 C.F.R § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

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

Law

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, thus the original appeal remained dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish eligibility ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ab...
Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Cardiothoracic Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because, upon de novo review, the AAO determined that the petitioner's evidence demonstrated sustained national or ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Gymnastics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, successfully demonstrated that he met at least three...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided additional evidence on appeal to meet a third regulatory criterion, specifically de...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a table tennis player, failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of crite...
One-Time Achievement (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
dismissed EB-1A

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cr...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Cinematography

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. For the awards criterion, the petitioner did not de...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Motion Graphics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a motion graphics artist, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the requi...
Artistic Display Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
sustained EB-1A

Intelligent Transportation Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the 'contributions of major significance' criterion, in addition...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Awards Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Theoretical Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The AA...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Powerboat Racing

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

China Legal Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary evidentiary criteria. The submitted prizes or awards were grant...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements (submitting evidence of a one-time achieve...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination (Kazarian)
dismissed EB-1A

Cycling

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal form. The...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Failure To Submit A Brief Or Additional Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
This is a denial of a third motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision...
Prizes And Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Advertising

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes o...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his martial arts awards qualified as a 'one-time achievement,' me...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)
dismissed EB-1A

Business And Commercial Relations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO f...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Media Talent

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The awards submitted w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
sustained EB-1A

Jewelry Design

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the Director's revocation of the initially approved petition was found to be flawed, particularly an unsubs...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Biomaterials

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the evidentiary criteria. The petitioner demonstrated participation as a j...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. According to regulations, a withdrawal may not be retract...
dismissed EB-1A

Pathology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. While t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Mobile Search Technology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three of the required evidentiary criteria. The petitioner demonstra...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Table Tennis

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria. He provided evidence of winning nationally and ...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Sport Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence ...
Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated they would submit a brief or additional evidence within 3...
Failure To Submit A Brief Or Evidence For Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Business

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

Cancer Research

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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a violist and mandolinist, failed to submit sufficient qualifying evidence to meet at least...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Business Development And Commercialization

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the awards criterion. The evidence showed that the a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Public Policy

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied, reaffirming the previous dismissal. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish that publishe...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Materials Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the necessary evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's f...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Interventional Radiology

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three criteria, the evidence failed the final merits d...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because although the director initially found the beneficiary met three regulatory criteria, the AAO determined tha...
Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Television Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Memberships Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not submit new ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained EB-1A

Water-Skiing

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, disagreeing with the Director's finding of onl...
Published Material Awards Membership
dismissed EB-1A

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and critical ro...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Role Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Landscape Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner demonstrated sustained international acclaim in the final merits analysis...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found th...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extraordin...
One-Time Achievement Awards Membership Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate error in the prior decision's evaluation of the published m...
Major Internationally Recognized Award (One-Time Achievement) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Film

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found the pet...
Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Sensor Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determin...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Audiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for the classification. The AAO concu...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Gymnastics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the AAO found that the petitioner met several evidentiary criteria (including awards and member...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting at least three of the required criteria. The AAO determined th...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The AAO denied the motions to reopen and reconsider because the petitioner failed to demonstrate any error in the previous decision or provi...
Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Physiology

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

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because upon de novo review, the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not satisfy the requirements of at least thr...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicati...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Sustained National Or International Acclaim
sustained EB-1A

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner demonstrated eligibility in the final merits determination. While the...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three criteria, the evidence in totality did not demonstrate that...
Judging Scholarly Articles Awards Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Kickboxing

· 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 Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Traditional Chinese Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Awards Membership High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Ballet

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Display Of Work
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the requirements for a one-time achievement, a major internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Organization
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact fro...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for at least three criteria. The AAO found the e...
Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

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

Jiujitsu

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary cri...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three criteria. Evidence ...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the necessary evidentiary requirements. Although the petitioner satisfied the...
Awards Judging
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed following the discovery of fraudulent evidence. An overseas investigation by USCIS revealed that the petitioner sub...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Genetics

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

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO fou...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner's brief was a verbatim copy of the...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Meeting At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the petitioner di...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for at least three of the required criteria. While the Directo...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
sustained EB-1A

Theoretical Cosmology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third criterion, 'original scientific...contributions of major significa...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien

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