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remanded
EB-1A
Product Management
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet at least three criteria. The AAO found the Director erred in assessing the 'high salary...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required three criteria. The AAO agreed with the D...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria. The AA...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Videography
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment of the evidence. The AAO found that the Director improperly...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Display Judging Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
EB-1A
Financial Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge the director's finding regarding her intent to continue working in the U...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-1A
Business/Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The e...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiujitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that achiev...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Urban And Regional Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
remanded
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was found to be conclusory and did not adequately analyze all the evidence submitted. ...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions Exhibitions/Showcases Leading/Critical Role Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Legal Science And Law
The appeal was remanded because the record of proceeding was incomplete, as several exhibits the petitioner submitted were missing. The Dire...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove they met additional criteria beyond the two the Director had already credite...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Media Production And Advertising
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. F...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the initial evidence requirements for an alien ...
Lesser Awards Judging Others' Work Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Synchronized Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed with the D...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Ai And Telecommunications
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred by overlooking key evidence. The AAO determined the petitioner did satisfy ...
Leading Or Critical Role Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Hockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a hockey referee, failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required ev...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Cinematography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for ex...
Published Material In Major Media Original Artistic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Education
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the pet...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required for the final ...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Membership In Associations (Iii) Published Material About The Alien (Iv) Judge Of The Work Of Others (V) Original Contributions (Vii) Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's demonstrated expertise was as a competitive athlete, but their intended work in the U.S. w...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
remanded
EB-1A
Neuroscience
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was conclusory and did not adequately address the petitioner's evidence regarding her ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The petitioner remedied an issue with translated foreign language evidence ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Robotics Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision did not adequately explain the reasons for the denial, as required. The Direc...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Process Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because it was an appeal of the Director's dismissal of a motion to reopen, not the original petition denial. The A...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Computer Science
The Director denied the petition, finding the Petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed with the...
Commandment Of A High Salary Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Center/Network Engineering
The appeal was dismissed as moot. This was the petitioner's second submission regarding the same petition denial, and the AAO indicated a se...
Initial Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Mountain Climbing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three criteria. Th...
Published Materials Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Awards Memberships Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Research
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied the 'scholarly articles' criterion, meeting the minimum of three...
Published Material Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Membership Intent To Continue Work
dismissed
EB-1A
Public Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The Director initially denied the petition because, while the Petitioner met the minimum number of evidentiary criteria, the record in total...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed. Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary threshold by satisfying three criteria (judging the work of ot...
Membership In Associations Published Material In Major Media Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Functional Genomics
The appeal was dismissed because the issues were considered moot. The Petitioner had already become a U.S. permanent resident through a sepa...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
EB-1A
Strategic Communications And Global Development
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the 'original contributions of major significance' criterion. The AAO agre...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The AAO dismissed the motions to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner's initial appeal was summarily dismissed for failing to provide a bri...
remanded
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly adjudicated the petition. The petitioner sought classification as an individual of ...
Extraordinary Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained nationa...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Sociology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Judging Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Physics
The appeal was dismissed based on the final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for at l...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Forensic Investigations And Information Security
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed. After finding the petitioner met the minimum number of criter...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Or Prizes Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Design And Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. W...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Data Analysis
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was insufficient for review. The Director conflated the criteria for the req...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Performance In Leading Or Critical Roles Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Web Development And Digital Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred on two key points. The AAO determined the petitioner did provide clear evid...
Intent To Continue Working In The Field Published Materials About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioinformatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. Whi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Memberships Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Jewelry Making
The initial denial was based on the Director's conclusion that the Beneficiary failed to meet at least three evidentiary criteria. Upon revi...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. E...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Urban Game Design
The AAO found that the Director improperly applied extra-regulatory standards when denying two criteria. The AAO determined the petitioner d...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the petitioner satisfied the initial evident...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Postsecondary Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner claimed his field of extraordinary ability was as a postsecondary teacher, but the evidence ...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Protective Security Services
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
High Remuneration Memberships Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three of the ten r...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials In Major Trade Or Professional Publications Or Other Major Media Participating As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Performing In Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations Or Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
EB-1A
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three regulatory criteria required for this visa classificatio...
Judging Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Membership
dismissed
EB-1A
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. Altho...
Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Art
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's assessment of the 'published material' criterion. The AAO concluded th...
Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
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 Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria for...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial requirement of satisfying at least three criteria, the AAO affirmed...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Production Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Hydrology
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed as untimely. The regulations do not permit an extension for a motion to reconsider, and ...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Timely Filing Of Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. On appeal, th...
Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Awards Original Contributions Display Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence failed to overcome the previous findings. The petitioner did not establish that ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO affirmed that th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Sports Event Planning
The appeal was remanded because the AAO, upon de novo review, disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner met none of the r...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Makeup Artist
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or establish that the prior decision wa...
Membership Judging Of Others High Salary Artistic Displays
dismissed
EB-1A
Barista
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to address the latest decision in the proceeding, as required by regulations. Additiona...
Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. A...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Awards And Prizes Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary t...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Prizes Or Awards Published Material/Articles Intent To Continue Working In The U.S.
dismissed
EB-1A
Voice Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted articles were not primarily ab...
Published Material About The Alien Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to present qualifying new facts for reopening, as claims about hi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy at least three of the ten initial evidentiary criteria. The decision found...
(I) Prizes/Awards (Ii) Membership (Iii) Published Material (Iv) Judge Of Others' Work (V) Original Contributions (Vi) Scholarly Articles (Viii) Leading/Critical Role (Ix) High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten r...
Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Machine Learning
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO remanded the case after determ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Automotive Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met at least three of the required criteria. The AAO found that his membe...
Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Furniture Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Petitioner In Major Media Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Salsa Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Wh...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Leading/Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO agreed with the Director that t...
Awards Memberships
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director's revocation decision was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to sufficiently explain the ...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Law And Economics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts supported by documentary evidence, as required. The mo...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Three Of Ten Evidentiary Criteria Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria. While the AAO concurred with the Dire...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
dismissed
EB-1A
Fashion And Lifestyle Blogging
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the classification by meeting at least three of the ev...
Leading Or Critical Role 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 High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa category. The ...
Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Roles Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, in the final merits determination, the AAO concluded that the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate...
Judging Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner did not specifically identify any error of law or fact in the original unfavorable...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Product Management
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director determined the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (judging, authorship, and le...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Petitioner Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Final Merits Determination
remanded
EB-1A
Forensic Science
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's initial ...
Awards Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Awards Published Materials Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Business Executive
The motion was granted and the case was remanded because the AAO reconsidered its prior decision. A major discrepancy in the petitioner's sa...
Leading Or Critical Role Published Material About The Individual High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria for ext...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen did n...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-1A
Graphics Programming
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the beneficiary met only two of the required three criteria. The AAO found that the peti...
Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Traditional Chinese Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner did meet the initial evidentiary criteria for original contributions of ma...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of Others' Work In The Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With Distinguished Reputations Commandment Of A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Visual Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria. The AAO determined the p...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner met the initial evidence requirements by satisfying four criteria, the record did not...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary burden for the claimed criteria. Specifically, regarding the ...
Lesser Awards Membership Published Material Judging Original Contributions
remanded
EB-1A
Cancer Biology Research
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the petitioner satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's d...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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