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)
4549 total decisions
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remanded
EB-1A
Computational Biology
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded for a new decision. The AAO disagreed with the Director's evaluation of seve...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judge Of The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concu...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for the claimed criteria. The evidence for membership ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Packaging Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not met any of the required evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mixed martial arts athlete, failed to prove extraordinary ability. The AAO determined the...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Microbiology
The Director denied the petition at the final merits stage, despite the petitioner meeting three evidentiary criteria. The AAO sustained the...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Baseball
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found two cri...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Television Production
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two evidentiary criteria. The AAO, upon de novo review, found...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Molecular Pathology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director incorrectly evaluated the 'original contributions of major significance' cri...
Participation As A Judge Of Others' Work Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten required evidentiary crite...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Showcases Or Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Karate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO co...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Oceanography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO concurred that the petit...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing the appeal, the petitioner had a separate I-140 petition for extraordinary ability approved a...
remanded
EB-1A
Architectural Design
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. On appeal, the AAO found that the petitioner did meet a third ...
Awards For Excellence Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Artistic Display
sustained
EB-1A
Nail Art
Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial criteria, the petition was denied based on a final merits determination. The AA...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
City Branding
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the previous decision was based on an incorrect a...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Supply Chain Management / Erp Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria for the EB-1A classificat...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Dir...
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 Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts, instead providing duplicative information or improper...
Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary requirements for the classification. The Director ini...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Success Display Of Work Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial eligibility requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten evi...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Agricultural Science
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artist
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were both dismissed. The petitioner failed to state new facts to support the motion to reopen ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Prize Or Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the petitioner meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the overall record did not establish su...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Petitioner In Professional Or Other Major Media Performing In A Lead Or Critical Role For Organizations With Distinguished Reputations
dismissed
EB-1A
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Awards Membership Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging High Salary Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Theatrical Production
The appeal was remanded because the Director's final merits analysis was incomplete. The Director failed to consider the record in its entir...
One-Time Achievement/Major Award Published Material Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director initial...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Wh...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Swimming
The Director denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only two of the three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO remanded the ...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
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 Published Material About The Individual Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Information Technology
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Judging The Work Of Others Publication Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria require...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Successes
remanded
EB-1A
Economics And Political Science
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner met none of the regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Costume Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regul...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Equestrian Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a showjumping horse groom, failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evide...
Prizes/Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Leading/Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the legal requirements. The petitioner did not establis...
Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Prizes Or Awards 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) - Membership In Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) - Leading Or Critical Role 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Automatic Transmission Remanufacturing
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to conduct a proper final merits analysis. The Director did not consider the to...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Legal Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The A...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
remanded
EB-1A
Singer
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in finding insufficient evidence of the Petitioner's intent to continu...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Micro-Irrigation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide properly certified English translations for submitted documents, as requir...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer Coaching
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he has sustained national or international acclaim as a...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification. The Director found that only one c...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Petroleum Engineering
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner, contrary t...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's fa...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Figure Skating
The motion to reopen and reconsider a previously denied appeal was dismissed. The AAO found that the new evidence submitted did not provide ...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Baseball
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a professional baseball player, satisfied at least three evidentiar...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Marine Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Authorship
remanded
EB-1A
Film And Television
The appeal was remanded because the Director made several legal errors. The AAO found the Director improperly conflated the two-step Kazaria...
Receipt Of Lesser Awards Published Materials In Professional Publications Or Major Media Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of His Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide sufficient new facts or evidence to overcome the previous denial. ...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Membership Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Music
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner did meet the minimum threshold of three e...
Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Artistic Display Of Work Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met the minimum evidentiary requirement of satisfying at lea...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The ...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Dressage
The Director dismissed a motion after concluding the petitioner failed to provide required English language translations for foreign documen...
One-Time Achievement Meeting At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria English Language Translations Of Foreign Documents
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Relations
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state new facts or submit new evidence as required. The motion to reconsid...
Published Material Awards Memberships High Salary Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner did not provide new facts to warrant reopening, nor did they identify an...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the petitioner meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its final m...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements. The AAO a...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Petitioner
dismissed
EB-1A
Radiation Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Awards Membership Published Material Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Capital Management
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Director reopened the petition after the initial denial, which made the original decision no longer in...
remanded
EB-1A
Data Storage
The Director initially denied the petition for not meeting the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner did ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Medicine
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO disagreed with the Director's ...
Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the Director applied incorrect legal standards and failed to properly review all the evidence. Specifically,...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Pastry Chef
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The petitioner's seventh combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's original appeal was ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
EB-1A
Social Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained
EB-1A
Technology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three evidentiary criteria: published material about his work, origi...
Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
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 Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Oil And Gas
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria. New evidence submit...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Fire Prevention
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained nationa...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that he received a major, internationally recognized award. Although evi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria....
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Vocational Agriculture
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, concerning a high salary, was from after the petition was filed, and eligibilit...
Major Internationally Recognized Award High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Host
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence or demonstrate legal erro...
Awards Published Material Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging
remanded
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed. The AAO found that the Director's denial misstated the peti...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sound Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous AAO decision was based on an incorrect a...
(Ii) Membership (Iv) Judging (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Machine Learning Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
remanded
EB-1A
Soccer Coaching
The Director denied the petition for only meeting two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the Director incorrectly dis...
Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Effects
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the AAO's prior decision incorrectly applied the law. The AAO maintaine...
Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations/Establishments
remanded
EB-1A
Social Media Influencer
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to issue a legally sufficient written decision explaining the specific reasons for denia...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed
EB-1A
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Dir...
Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Photography
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, the A...
Receipt Of Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner did not file them on time. The petitioner failed to follow form i...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timely Filing Of Motion Proper Filing Location
dismissed
EB-1A
Surfing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Membership Leading Or Critical Role Published Material Display Of Work
remanded
EB-1A
Nuclear Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in evaluating the 'high salary' criterion. The AAO concluded the petit...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Roles Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the grounds for the AAO's prior summary dismissal...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Management Software
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 Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
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 Dir...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Singing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the petitioner satisfied the minimum require...
Published Material Judging Display Awards Media Coverage
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director found the p...
Published Material Judging Others Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dj/Sound Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The submitted 'Pla...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Gender, Diversity, And Inclusion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidence requirements. The AAO disagreed with the Director's p...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The Director initially found the petitioner met two criteria (judging and authorship), but not the required three. On appeal, the AAO agreed...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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