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
Martial Arts
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application ...
Awards Membership Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the requisite number of evidentiary criteria....
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying three criteria, the AAO de...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to warrant reopening the case. The new e...
Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Volleyball
The Director initially denied the petition because although the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, the record did not establish that...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Physical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director had pr...
Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental And Chemical/Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the petitioner met ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements. While the AAO determined the petitioner...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the initial evidence requirement for three criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate ...
Published Material Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Make-Up Artist
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the matter was deemed moot. The petitioner was granted conditional perman...
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements of the visa category. The Director found t...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional, Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles With Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering And Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Television Host
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits determination was found to be inadequate. The AAO concluded that the Director fa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence Of Commercial Or Other Acclaimed Successes In The Performing Arts Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance To The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to show an incorrect application of law or policy. The motion to reopen was dismissed bec...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the extraordinary ability standard. The AAO concluded ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Alternate Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Judging Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Telecommunications
The appeal was dismissed because, under the final merits determination, the evidence did not establish that the beneficiary had sustained na...
Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television Direction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Professional Publications 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 Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to adequately expla...
Awards Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Cloud Computing
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO's de novo review determined the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. ...
Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO affirmed its prior decision that the petitioner failed to meet the evide...
Memberships In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurological Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The AAO...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Academia
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Weightlifting
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the motion 217 days after the unfavorable decision, w...
One-Time Achievement At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen
remanded
EB-1A
Writing
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on a flawed final merits determination, focusing on peripheral issues and fa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Tax Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he enjoyed sustained national or international acclaim and was among ...
Published Material About The Petitioner Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory cri...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual 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 High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to present new facts to justify reop...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Pharmaceutical Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The Di...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Costume Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's fi...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Virology
The Director initially denied the petition for not meeting at least three criteria. While the AAO found that the petitioner did meet three c...
Memberships In Organizations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Audio Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately evaluate all the claimed evidentiary criteria. The Director did not addres...
Leading Or Critical Roles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Finance And Business Coaching
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect app...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Chemistry
Although the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied the initial evidentiary requirement by meeting three criteria (judging, scholarly artic...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Competitive Swimming
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to properly analyze the evidence regar...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Writing
The Director improperly conflated the initial evidentiary review with the final merits determination, denying the 'judging' criterion becaus...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because it did not specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or stateme...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Failure To Meet At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO agree...
Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's final merits determination. The AAO found that the petitioner's consi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
sustained
EB-1A
Nephrology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO conducted a final merits determination and found the petitioner demonstrated sustained national acc...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Final Merits Determination
sustained
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional criteria beyond the two initially accepted by the Dire...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Commercial Success
sustained
EB-1A
Biophysics And Biomedicine
The appeal was sustained after being remanded by a U.S. District Court. The Court had concluded that the petitioner met the initial evidenti...
Awards Published Materials Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Filmmaking
Although the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed in the final merits determination. The AAO fo...
Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design And Photography
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not argue that the previous decision was incorrect based on the evidence o...
Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Administrative Services
The motion was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. The petitioner failed to include a required statement about judicial p...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Director Of Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The petitioner's motions to reconsider and reopen were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reconsider did n...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing And Communications
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the promised brief and/or additional evidence within the specifie...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Multimedia And 3D Animation
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to properly file the motion to reopen and reconsider by not submitting...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner's previous motion was filed untimely. The petitioner's argument, based on a mi...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Filing Interpretation Of Uscis Guidance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Actress
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. The A...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits analysis was deficient. The Director failed to consider the totality of the evid...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Neurology
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion. The AAO found that the pe...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner filed 77 days after the prior decision,...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO conducted a de novo review...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Alien
sustained
EB-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated he met the criterion for original scientific co...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Materials Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Film
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve inconsistencies in the record regarding her receipt of a nationa...
Awards Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Clinical Chemistry
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence or establish that the pri...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Creative Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The evidence for membership in associatio...
Leading Or Critical Role Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Memberships Original Contributions High Salary
sustained
EB-1A
Athletics
The Director denied the petition, finding the evidence pertained to the beneficiary's career as an athlete, not a coach. The AAO sustained t...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics Engineering
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria....
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director incorrectly diminished the weight of the Petitioner's 20-year-old National Film ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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 Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Ecology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Specifically, th...
Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Robotics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director had al...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Ophthalmology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Direc...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements 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 High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. Although she met the criteria for ju...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria....
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
Author
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Memberships Original Contributions Of Major Significance Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Consulting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner improperly raised new eligibility claims that were not before the AAO on the i...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Memberships In Associations Published Materials
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Development Director
The petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the required standards. The petitioner did not pres...
Awards Judging Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Design
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The Notice of Appeal (Form I-290B) was signed by the attorney instead of the petiti...
Improper Signature Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify an error of law or policy in the AAO's prior decision. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Infectious Disease
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met 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
Chef
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The petitioner's previous filing was deemed unti...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concurred with the Director ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Artistic Display Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director and AAO found the petit...
Lesser Awards Published Material In Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO determin...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Woodcarving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the extraordinary ability classification. The Director a...
Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In His Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Tennis Coaching
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to provide a sufficient explanation for denying the Petitioner's motion to reconsider. T...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Pathology
The motions to reconsider and reopen were dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO determined that the petitioner had incorrectly filled out...
Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mathematical Research
The appeal was dismissed because even though the beneficiary satisfied at least three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Opera
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Dir...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards 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 Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the record in its totality...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published material' criterion, which would have been the third required ...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the Petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its...
Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Major Internationally Recognized Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Orthopaedic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied the initial requirement of meeting at least three evidentiary criteria, h...
Awards Published Material Judging Scholarly Articles Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Economic History
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, this did not rise to the level of sustained nati...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
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