EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
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dismissed
EB-1A
Graphics And Multimedia Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary received a major, internationally recognized award,...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three out of ten evidentiary criteria. Although the petitioner m...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development / Defense Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. The s...
Awards Published Material About The Petitioner
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the initial evidentiary criteria for extraordinary abili...
Awards Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artistry
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was incorrect. The...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Published Material About The Alien Original Business Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. While the Direct...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Fashion Model
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a fashion model, met three required evidentiary criteria, contrary to th...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motions to reconsider and reopen were denied. The motion to reconsider was denied because it failed to demonstrate an incorrect applicat...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Motion To Reopen Requirements Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the Director initially acknowledged in a Request for Evidence (RFE) that the petitioner met two criteria (pu...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Sports Marketing
The Director's decision was remanded due to a procedural error. The Director initially acknowledged evidence related to three criteria in a ...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet their burden of proof to establish eligibility. Although the AAO determined the...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Art Criticism And History
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. Although the Service C...
Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Ice Skating
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Real Estate Development
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was improperly based on new evidence, which is not permissible for this type of motion. Fu...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authored Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary meets the requisite three evidentiary criteria for th...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO overturned ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's motions to reconsider and reopen were denied. The motion to reconsider failed to demonstra...
Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Tourism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director initi...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The motion to reconsider/reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the original decision was based on an incorrect...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Water Polo Coaching
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to assert specific claims on appeal, which are therefore considered wai...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Psychology
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design And Photography
The motion to reconsider/reopen was denied, upholding the previous dismissal of the appeal. The petitioner failed to meet the required three...
Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the director acknowledged the ...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Physiatry
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider as untimely filed. The A...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed the petitione...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiation Biology And Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Wh...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because despite the Beneficiary meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the record failed to establish s...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met the necessary number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Awards Judging Published Material High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The new evidence for the 'awards' criterion contained unres...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Miniature Art Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner failed to include a mandatory statement regarding judicial proce...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts fighter, failed to demonstrate that he met the requisite three evident...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Chemistry
The motion to reconsider the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the two contested criteria. The...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it relied on evidence (an e-book) that was created after the petition's original filing date and ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Footwear Design
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of four claimed criteria. The AAO sustained the appeal, conc...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Track And Field Athlete
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment and found the petitioner met the 'membership in associatio...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
International Tax Law
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish any errors of law or policy in the prior decision. The pet...
Membership In Associations Which 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 Leading Or Critical Roles For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was based on an incorrect interpretation of filing deadline regulations. The pe...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Motion Filing
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the issues were rendered moot. After filing the appeal, the Petitioner's subsequent Form I-140 petition for...
Ten Evidentiary Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Field
remanded
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not consider the totali...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Power Electronics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Event Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirements by not satisfying at least three of the ten...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Interactive Multimedia Producer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required criteria. The AAO determined that the pet...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Awards Memberships Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the EB-1A classification. Although t...
Membership In Associations Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director and AA...
Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner ultimately did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although the Service Center...
Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Marine Surveying
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The D...
Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions Authorship Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Poker
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that published materials subm...
Published Material About The Alien 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Imaging
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. The AAO ...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Rowing Coach
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was incorrect. The petitioner a...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Dance
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide extensive documentation demonstrating sustained national or international ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded ...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was sustained because the totality of the evidence demonstrated the petitioner's sustained acclaim. The AAO found that significan...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Remuneration For Services Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner withdrew the appeal after the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismiss. The AAO found that t...
Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria for an individu...
Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The Director initially denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal. Although the petitioner satisfied the minimum threshold of thr...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Foreign Trade
The motion was dismissed first on a procedural basis because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about any judicial proceed...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration
sustained
EB-1A
Interior Design
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the required threshold of three evidentiary criteria, disagreeing with the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the final merits determination conclu...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The motion was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceed...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Graphic Design
The Director found that the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria (judging, artistic exhibitions, and a leading/critical...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in the final merits deter...
Published Materials Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The petitioner's second combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the new evidence, includ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. Whil...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed that the petiti...
Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others In The Field
remanded
EB-1A
Applied Physics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits determination was flawed. The AAO found that the Director disregarded much of th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence Technology
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO sustaine...
Lesser Awards Published Materials Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Maternal And Child Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Hematology Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove receipt of a major, internationally recognized award, as the primary award c...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director found ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reconsider is dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the AAO's prior decision to summarily dismiss the appe...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence or demonstrate that the p...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Poetry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Awards Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. ...
Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Movie Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Scholarly Articles Awards Memberships
dismissed
EB-1A
Percussionist
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to satisfy the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria, she failed the final mer...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Personal Fitness Trainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that submitted newspaper...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not weigh the totality ...
Nationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Major Media Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements....
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision incorrectly applied the law o...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The Director concluded that although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirement by satisfying three regulatory criteria, the tot...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought
dismissed
EB-1A
Wedding And Event Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements for the classification. The AAO found th...
Memberships Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatic Performance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The AAO determined that the petitioner's bronze medal from ...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Orthopedic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the Director acknow...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Science
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met three of the initial evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and leading/cri...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Geotechnical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria out of the ten availabl...
Lesser Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Endodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met the mi...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Architectural Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. While the Director had al...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly conducted the final merits determination. The Director dismissed the petitioner's aw...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO previously affirmed the revocation of the petition, finding that although the pet...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significant Remuneration Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director tha...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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