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
Ux Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director i...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of Her Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases 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
dismissed
EB-1A
Wrestling Coach
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met three initial criteria, the evidence in totality did not demonstrate sustained...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The Director had initially c...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics Engineering
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed. Although the petitioner submitted new evidence sufficient to meet the 'judging the work of ot...
Membership In Associations 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
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
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 Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merit...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material In Professional Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For An Organization With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Transportation Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (scholarly articles, ...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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 Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Media
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum requirement of satisfying three evidentiary criteria, the evidence ...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed because it did not introduce n...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the Director finding the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria (awards, published mate...
Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The Director and AAO both found th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted articles were found to be about his c...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (display of work, authorship of scholarly articl...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally-Recognized Award Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Boxing
The appeal was remanded because the Director conducted a flawed final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director's analysis contr...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Illustration
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO determined that the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria, it...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Visual Effects And Animation
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director incorrectly applied the evidentiary standards. The Director added requirements no...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dermatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim a...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that act...
Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director and ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the Director finding that the beneficiary met several initial criteria, the AAO concluded in its f...
Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner met at least three initial evidentiary criteria, the totality of the evidence did ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed based on a final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met four initial criteria, the AA...
Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Horse Racing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Sap Planning / Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required three criteria. The AAO determined the awar...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed...
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 Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Effects
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Al...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director's finding of willful misrepresentation was not adequately supported. The AAO determined that th...
Awards Membership In Professional Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Ocean Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements by satisfying three criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for th...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Kickboxing
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director...
Memberships Published Material Judging Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography And Art Direction
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the AAO determined in its final merits review ...
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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting at least three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate contributions of...
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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criterion for original contributions of major significance. The AAO found...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for th...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum required three evidentiary criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Art Curation
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria, contrary to ...
Judging Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Robotics
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (authorship of scholarly articles, leading or...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Published Materials In Professional Publications 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 Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Multimedia Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three of ten evidentiary criteria for the extraordinary ability ...
Lesser Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Charitable Fundraising And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for this classification. Althou...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Motion Picture Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility by meeting the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The AAO c...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Squash
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidence requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. While th...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's final merits analysis was insufficient and did not adequately explain the reaso...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Pastry Chef
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the AAO conducted a final merits de...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the claimed evidentiary criteria. The national award presented wa...
Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While t...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Operatic Vocalist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the evid...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Artwork
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Display Of The Alien'S Work Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Administrative Services Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate an incorrect application of law or policy. The motion to...
One-Time Achievement Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountaineering And Rock Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional, Major Trade Or Major Media Publications Judging The Work Of Others In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Public Relations
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, in its final merits determination, found that the totality of the evidence established the petitio...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular And Cellular Biology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted, an updated Google Scholar profile, was dated after the petition's fil...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements of the visa category. The AAO found that...
Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sports Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to adequately address the petitioner's claims and evidence regarding ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Di...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO determined the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (awards,...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirement of three criteria. The AAO concurred with...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum requirement of at least three of the ten regu...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the record as a whole did not establish that the benef...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. While...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner repeated nearly the same arguments from a previous, denied motion. ...
Awards Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had credite...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Awards Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's fourth motion to reopen and reconsider because it failed to establish that the prior dismissals were base...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-1A
Master Mariner
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not provide a basis for ...
Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, relating to memberships and professional promotion, was from 2020, well after t...
Memberships In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting four initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to establish sustained national o...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Artist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While credited with meeti...
Judging Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Individual Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The motion to reopen was granted in part to consider new evidence, but the appeal remained dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish eli...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it after being issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID). The AAO's ...
Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Safety
The appeal was dismissed because while the beneficiary met the initial evidentiary requirements of satisfying three criteria (judging, schol...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was procedurally flawed. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide a...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the motion requirements. The new evidence submitted ...
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)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a violinist, failed to establish that she met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the director erred in dismissing the motion to reopen. The AAO fo...
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
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Art Direction
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to adequately explain why the submitte...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Anesthesiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Director...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal 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 Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements 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
Human Resources
The Director denied the petition because the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria (judging and scholarly artic...
Judging Scholarly Articles Awards Published Materials In Major Media Original Contributions High Salary Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed following the petitioner's request to withdraw. This request came after the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismis...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual 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 High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because despite meeting three of the initial evidentiary criteria (awards, membership, and published material), the...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual 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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the submitte...
Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
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