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dismissed EB-1A

Poetry And Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the awards criterion, t...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
remanded EB-1A

Athletics (Tai Chi)

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was flawed. The director erred by failing to consider all of the regulatory criteria c...
Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for exce...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim. Th...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed untimely, nearly seven months after the regulatory 30-day deadline. The petitioner's...
Motion To Reopen Timeliness
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined tha...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Fence Installer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any evidence to establish eligibility. The initial petition contained no s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required regulatory criteri...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. The petitio...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
remanded EB-1A

Otolaryngology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally deficient. The director's decision acknowledged that the petitioner m...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Systems Analyst

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for an award w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
sustained EB-1A

Film Festival Producer

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had established the beneficiary's eligibility, contrary to the direc...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the initial denial or provide any n...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's decision, w...
Failure To State A Basis For Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requisite number of criteria to establish sustained national or internati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field
dismissed EB-1A

Graphic Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria for an alien of extraordi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The petitioner did not s...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Music Industry Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The submi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner filed a motion but failed to include the required new facts, supporting evid...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 87 days after the director's decision was issued, whi...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by CIS on March 2, 2005, 35 days after the director's decisio...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Cosmetology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as it was filed 51 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day deadline. The director also declin...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Folk Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'published materi...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
sustained EB-1A

Aromatherapy And Reflexology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director erred in their evaluation of the evidence. While the AAO agreed that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office did not review...
sustained EB-1A

Therapeutic Aromatherapy And Reflexology

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had met only one regulatory criterion. The AAO sustained the appeal, re-evaluating ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Handbag Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera Actress

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The documentation for he...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a painter. The evidence f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were found...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The submitted awards lac...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Painting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria. The petitioner did no...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Musical Instrument Making

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the required criteria. Submitted documents, su...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Musical Instrument Maker

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the claimed criteria. Submitted article...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera Actor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national or international significance of his awards. The petitioner...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Jade Craft Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordin...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field. Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V) (Summary Dismissal)
dismissed EB-1A

Silk Embroidery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria. The d...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Lantern Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for at least three of the required criteria. The evide...
Prizes Or Awards High Salary Commercial Successes Intent To Continue Work
dismissed EB-1A

Silk Printing Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Calligraphy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three of...
Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Handbag Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria. The e...
Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales
dismissed EB-1A

Crop Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the criteria claimed. The evidence submitted for the awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally significant, providin...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a model, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence subm...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Government Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Plant Biology And Horticulture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Creative Writing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she had earned sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO dete...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the evid...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally significant, as most ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Peking Opera

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the su...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability....
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought. Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation.
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit requested evidence, specifically a list of performance dates and venues, bo...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The submitted published materials were not primaril...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were n...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Intellectual Property Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Geographic Information Systems

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found the evidenc...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Environmental Science And Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Awards Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
remanded EB-1A

Skilled Mechanic

· Individual
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director had denied the petition because ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the petitioner, a musician and composer, had not established the sustained nat...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Much of the evidence for aw...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Education / Communications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Management Consulting (Pharmaceutical/Biotech)

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner's main argument was that a Request for Evidence (RFE) should hav...
Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. His awards were deemed sc...
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

Endodontics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The AAO determined the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were from nationally or internationally recognized compe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prizes and awards he received were from nationally or internati...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner addressed the specific grounds for denial. He submitted a statement detailing his plans to c...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the original revocation was based on a conclusory consular report that applied an incorrect legal standard,...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Religious Scholar And Philosopher

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Contractor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a contractor. The evidenc...
Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Bodybuilding

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the petitioner had not established sustained national or...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not prov...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined tha...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in business. The director fo...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the time of filing in 2...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Jade Sculpture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed with a finding of fraud, as the AAO determined the petitioner had plagiarized the biographical history and achievem...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Jewelry Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as a bracelet designer and...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim by meeting at least three ...
Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at least three of the required criteria. While the petitioner met the cr...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The beneficiary's academic honors, scholarships, and t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Advertising Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted letters were de...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases

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