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sustained EB-1A

Veterinary Medicine

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

Opera

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not provide new facts or establish that the prior decision incorre...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing
sustained EB-1A

Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met five evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's finding of only...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Fashion Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria. For t...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes
sustained EB-1A

Structural Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the totality of the evidence demonstrated the petitioner's extraordinary ability. The pe...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Mixed Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not satisfy the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. W...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria (awards, display, and judging), the f...
Awards Display At Artistic Showcases Judging The Work Of Others Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. Specifical...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
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...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three regulatory criteria: published material, display of work, and o...
Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied, upholding the prior dismissal, because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the AAO's previous decision...
Published Material Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria for ...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sailing

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish that she meets at least three of the required evid...
Awards Judging Membership Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Mental Health Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The Director had found th...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Mathematics

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they were untimely filed. The petitioner filed the motion 34 days after the unfavor...
dismissed EB-1A

Clinical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed following a revocation because an investigation uncovered significant discrepancies in the petitioner's evidence. S...
Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Professional Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Sailing

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a third criterion. The petitioner's argument ...
Membership In Associations Prizes Or Awards Judging Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Hydrology And Ecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required regulatory criteria for the...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Bridge

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Awards Membership Judging Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO affirmed the Dir...
Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's fin...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten c...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Military

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO determin...
Awards Memberships Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained nationa...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Healthcare Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO agreed with the Dire...
Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Pharmacology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required minimum of three criteria. The AAO concurre...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied four of the required evidentiary criteria, including original c...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Mathematics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the required three of ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO f...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The decision denies the petitioner's motion to reopen a previously dismissed appeal. The motion was found to be untimely because it was rece...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was denied because the new evidence submitted was not properly translated per regulatory requirements and did not appea...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. Although he prov...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Product Development

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

Remote Sensing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three regulatory criteria. While the origin...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Violinist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

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

Law

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The petitioner failed to establish eligibili...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a third required evidentiary criterion. While the Direct...
Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements for such a motion. The petitioner did not present ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Interior Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The A...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Options Market Consulting

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not establish that the AAO's previous decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Memberships Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Creativity As It Relates To Public Policy

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the AAO's...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. The AAO agreed w...
Major One-Time Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not satisfy the initial evidentiary criteria for the classification. The AAO determined ...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Art Curation And History

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

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO determi...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Video Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his award qualified as a one-time, major internationally recognized...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. Whi...
Published Material Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Art

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

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her intent to continue working in her area of expertise in the United St...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The AAO found that an articl...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statem...
Procedural Grounds For Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-1A

Data Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Biostatistics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the Petitioner met the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion, in addi...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO determined in the final meri...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits analysis. While the Director initially found that the petitioner met...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Petroleum Engineering

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

Water Emergency Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

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

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or statement that specifically identified ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error In Appeal
sustained EB-1A

Neurological Diseases

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third criterion, original contributions of major significance, in additi...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required minimum of three criteria. The evidence f...
Memberships Judging Leading Or Critical Roles Awards Published Material Artistic Display
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The AAO concluded the petitioner failed to meet the required t...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Brand Management / Financial Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. Alth...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit sufficient new facts or evidence to warrant reopenin...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed EB-1A

Weightlifting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's...
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. Although the A...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Piano

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the prizes the pet...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Biophysics And Biomedicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had already adjusted to permanent resident status through a separate, unrelated proc...
Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed EB-1A

Administrative Services Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's motion to reopen was not accompanied by new evidence, as the submitted certificates had al...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser National Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded EB-1A

Music

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly evaluate all the evidence submitted. Specifically, the Director did not addr...
Judging The Work Of Others Awards Published Material Membership Leading Or Critical Roles Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria, the...
Awards Published Material Judging Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Civil And Environmental Engineering

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

Sports Journalism

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the necessary requirements. The motion to reopen did not present...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained EB-1A

Human Rights Law

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner, a human rights lawyer, established her extraordinary ability through...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Image Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ...
Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Wireless Communications Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determi...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Karate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not establish that the petitioner met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because even though the AAO found the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria, they concluded upon...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Physiology

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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, after a final merits determination, the AAO concluded the petitioner had not demonstrated eligibility. Alt...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Orthopedic Surgery

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was incorrect regarding the 'leading or critic...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. While ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Product Management And Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that t...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in evaluating the evidence. The AAO determined the petitioner did mee...
Published Material Judging Display In Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

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

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incor...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Upo...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Chemistry

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

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found only one crite...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found t...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations High Salary Lesser Awards Published Material
dismissed EB-1A

Illustration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Science

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

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed EB-1A

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determinati...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles

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