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
Asset Management
The appeal was dismissed because even though the Director found the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's fina...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Cardiovascular Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging Of The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The D...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work In Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Software Development
The Director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO found the Director erred in a...
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. For the motion to r...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria required for the classifi...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to conduct a proper final merits determination. The Director did not consider the totali...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Display Membership In Associations Original Contributions High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability....
Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they satisfied at least three of the required evidentiary criteri...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles High Salary Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the petitioner did not establish sustained nat...
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 Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
remanded
EB-1A
Law
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the practice of law is not one of the statutory fields (sciences, arts, educatio...
Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Sailing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. Specifically, the petitioner did not ide...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Information Science And Engineering
The Director had determined the petitioner only met two of the three claimed criteria. The AAO reviewed the evidence and found the petitione...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Technology Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly narrowed the Petitioner's field of endeavor to 'electrical engineering and materials...
Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded the pet...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish an incorrect application o...
Awards Membership One-Time Achievement Intent To Continue Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The new evidence submitted for reopening was deemed insufficient, as an article post-date...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or evidence to warrant reopening the case. The petitione...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the Director and the AAO found the petitioner did not satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Membership In Associations Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Speech And Theatrical Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found that the petitioner met three preliminary evidentiary criteria (judging, published mate...
Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim
sustained
EB-1A
Physiology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria required. While the Director only f...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Neurobiology
The appeal is dismissed because it is moot. The petitioner filed two separate appeals for the same case, and the Administrative Appeals Offi...
dismissed
EB-1A
Aerospace Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for th...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Scientist
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing the appeal, the petitioner had a different I-140 petition approved and subsequently became a ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirements, the final merits determination concluded ...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Biology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's denial was conclusory and did not adequately analyze the evidence, particularly...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Human Rights Activism
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not adequately explain the reasons for the denial and improperly applied the fin...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Tax Accounting
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner's new evidence, letters from former colleagues, was deemed insuff...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Petitioner Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Life Sciences
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the A...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Editing
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO concluded the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for a claim of ineffective assistance o...
Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Eligibility At The Time Of Filing
remanded
EB-1A
Education / Coaching
The appeal was remanded because the Director miscategorized the petitioner's field of endeavor, evaluating it as 'traditional Chinese medici...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts to warrant reopening the case, as the new letters of support did...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Oil And Gas
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While th...
Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Entities High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Embroidery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Th...
Awards Membership Scholarly Articles Display Published Materials Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Dire...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material Participation As A Judge Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met any of the claimed evidentiary criteria. Her awards were ...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Membership In Associations Original Scientific Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Aeromodelling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determ...
Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Event Production
Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement by satisfying three criteria, the appeal was dismissed on final merits deter...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the Petitioner had already adjusted their...
dismissed
EB-1A
Agriscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Oilfield Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Remuneration Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to provide a sufficient analysis of the evidence for several criteria, including the cla...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was conclusory and did not provide a complete analysis of the evidence submitt...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Writing And Filmmaking
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present 'new facts' as required. The petitioner attempted to introduce n...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the reasons for the dismi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Administrative Services Manager
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet the required standards. The motion to reopen did not present new facts or evidence, and t...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner did, i...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision contained significant factual errors, including references to evidence that t...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. While the petitione...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately analyze the evidence supporting the petitioner's claim of making original ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was improperly filed. The petitioner's counsel signed the appeal form (Form I-290B...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Improper Filing/Signature
dismissed
EB-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. For the membership criterion, the AAO found that...
Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Display Of Work Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Dir...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Christian Missions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three criteria for extraordinary abilit...
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Business Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation Membership In Associations For Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
remanded
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director's final merits determination was inadequate. The Director failed to properly...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The petitioner's sixth motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the basis for t...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed outside the permitted timeframe. The petitioner's justifications for the late filing...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Reasonable Delay Delay Beyond Petitioner'S Control
remanded
EB-1A
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director improperly weighed the evidence for the 'original contributions of major signific...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts athlete, failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the required num...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role Judging Original Contributions Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under any of the evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that th...
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)(Viii)
remanded
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not sufficiently analyze two of the claimed regulatory criteria. The Director failed to ade...
Lesser National Or International Awards Membership In Associations Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy any of the three claimed evidentiary criteria. The evidence did not establ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. The AAO found that ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Network Communications And Internet Of Things
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO dec...
Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Commercial Success Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Composite Materials
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined that the Director erred in denying the criterion for nationally or internationally recogn...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Figure Skating
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to provide properly certified English translations for many foreign languag...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging Membership Published Material Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of establishing eligibility under at least three of t...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Individual Membership In Associations Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Personnel Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extraordin...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his achievements, particularly a Brazilian jiu-jitsu medal, amoun...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Awards (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)) Original Contributions (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)) Scholarly Articles (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)) Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability. The AAO determined that the petitioner's World Sa...
One-Time Achievement Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Entities
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the petitioner met ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the reasoning behind the dismissal of his previou...
Motion To Reopen New Facts
dismissed
EB-1A
Television And Motion Picture Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three regulatory criteria. The evidence for t...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Petitioner'S Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Media Strategy And Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO dete...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioengineering And Nanotechnology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director determined the petition...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts, as the evidence submitted had been previously considere...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance To The Field
sustained
EB-1A
Business
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the Petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO conducted a de novo ...
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 Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Tech Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director conclu...
Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Industrial Design
The appeal was remanded because the record of proceeding was incomplete. The AAO determined it could not properly review the Director's revo...
Major Internationally-Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect app...
Evidentiary Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Top Of The Field Of Endeavor
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
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 Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's membership on th...
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three regulatory criteria (prizes, leading/critical role, and scholarly articles), the AAO...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership In Associations (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (V) Original Contributions Of Major Significance (Vi) Authorship Of Scholarly Articles (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for such a motion. The petitione...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)-(X) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that the petitione...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision lacked any analysis explaining which regulatory criteria the petitioner satisfied to...
Continue To Work In Area Of Expertise Substantial Benefit To The U.S. Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Model
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director determined the petition...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Saddlebred Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards constituted a major, internationally recognized achievem...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Urology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of regulatory criteria. Specific...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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