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
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO overturned ...
Published Material Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria, the final merits determination conclu...
Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Published Material Original Contributions High Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Kungfu
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's denial of the 'membership in associations' criterion. The AAO found su...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the required three evidentiary criteria. The Dire...
Awards Membership Published Material Judging
dismissed
EB-1A
Music Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined that the petitioner'...
Awards
remanded
EB-1A
Biostatistics
The Director denied the petition after concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Pastry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regulat...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Makeup Artistry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to properly consider or address the p...
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Judging The Work Of Others In The Same Or Allied Field Display Of Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Roles For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration In Relation To Others In The Field
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director improperly dismissed evidence related to the petitioner's participation as a judg...
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
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dogsledding athlete (musher), failed to demonstrate that her competition awards constitut...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the AAO's most recent decision, in...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-1A
Speculative Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Published Material About The Alien
remanded
EB-1A
Epidemiology
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO remanded the case,...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Intent To Continue Working In The Field
dismissed
EB-1A
Music And Vocal Arts
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the Petitioner met three regulatory criteria, the AAO affirmed the final merits...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The Director found the petitioner, an M...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of evidentiary criteria. The Directo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of His Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded that the petitioner had not demonstrated the beneficiary's sustained national or internat...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Microbiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regul...
Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Construction And Architectural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a timely response to the Request for Evidence (RFE) in accordance with fili...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a coffee shop entrepreneur, failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the r...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Cardiac Physiology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director overlooked significant evidence during the final merits determination....
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was found to be insufficient for a meaningful review. The AAO determined tha...
Published Material Judging Original Major Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Taekwondo
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 Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner
remanded
EB-1A
Production
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary threshold of three criteria, specifically for ...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (Ii) Memberships (V) Original Contributions (Vii) Display Of Work (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary (X) Commercial Success
remanded
EB-1A
Singer
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied the initial evidence requirement of meeting at least three criteria, ...
Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions/Showcases Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others High Salary/Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Video Game Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because, while the Beneficiary met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO agreed with the Director's final mer...
Awards Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of criteria. Specifically for the 'p...
Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration For Services Commercial Success In The Performing Arts Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred in concluding the petitioner failed to meet the 'published material' criter...
Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Artistic Display
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the eviden...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
remanded
EB-1A
Copywriting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision failed to provide an adequate final merits analysis. The Director did not sufficient...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Trade Publications Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations That Have A Distinguished Reputation Display Of Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Film And Television
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Th...
Nationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three out of ten evidentiary criteria. The AAO affirmed the Dire...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the claimed criteria. Specifically for the '...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding on the 'leading or critical role' criterion, concluding the p...
Leading Or Critical Role Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the Director in...
Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Petitioner Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria. Although...
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria, specifically for judg...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Membership Published Material High Salary Or Remuneration Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
EB-1A
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Cultural Direction
Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed on final merits determination. T...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Cybersecurity
The Director initially found the petitioner met only one evidentiary criterion. The AAO, upon review, determined the petitioner successfully...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Religious Writing And Disability Advocacy
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed primarily on procedural grounds, as the petitioner did not establish that the prior summ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Published Material About The Petitioner In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Quality Assurance Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory c...
Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
remanded
EB-1A
Carbohydrate Chemistry
The matter was remanded because the Director failed to properly evaluate the evidence submitted. The Director overlooked the petitioner's cl...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) - Judging The Work Of Others 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi) - Scholarly Articles 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) - Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) - Lesser Nationally Or Internally Recognized Prize Or Award
remanded
EB-1A
Business Strategy
The Director's denial was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner met two additional criteria, bringing her...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Wine Industry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to address evidence and arguments the...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Business / Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in their assessment of key evidentiary criteria. While agreeing the be...
Published Material Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria....
Membership In Associations Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Producer
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence, consisting of letters of intent and deal memos, did not satisfy any of the regu...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)-(X)
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Whi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Film And Theater Directing
The Director initially found that the petitioner did not meet any of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed, determining that ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
remanded
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the Director's basis for denial was incorrect. The Director claimed the Petitioner did not specify which evi...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Digital Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO agr...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The AAO affirmed it...
Judging Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not provide a complete analysis or adhere to regulations. The Director improperl...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found th...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration Membership Original Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required three out of ten criteria. The AAO specifically ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii)
remanded
EB-1A
Fashion Design
The Director denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO disagreed, co...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
remanded
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner did, in fact, meet the criterion for rece...
Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a professional pickleball player, failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the...
Awards Published Material High Salary Original Contributions
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...
Judging Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. The ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the Director had improperly narrowed the petitioner's field to 'performance dancing.' The...
Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Defining The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Substantial Prospective Benefit
remanded
EB-1A
Financial Management
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner met only two of the required three criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO foun...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Marketing And Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Memberships In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Performing Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not properly evaluate the evidence under the final merits determination. Specifically, the ...
Published Material Judging Display Of Work Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions High Salary Or Remuneration Commercial Success
dismissed
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for ...
Awards Or Prizes Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Nanofluid Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field wit...
One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Final Merits Determination (Sustained Acclaim) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
remanded
EB-1A
Investment Fund Management
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied two additional evidentiary criteria that the Director had denied: pub...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Dentistry/Orthodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
remanded
EB-1A
Water Polo
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to adequately analyze the evidence, particularly the petitioner's response to a...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Data Analytics
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion. The AAO found that the petitioner did meet the criteria fo...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Academia
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's initial denial. The petitioner abandoned claims related to...
Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Financial Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner had only met one of the required criter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
remanded
EB-1A
Film Production
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was found to be insufficient for review. The AAO determined that the Director failed...
Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The Director acknowledged the petitioner met three regulatory criteria but denied the petition based on a final merits determination. The AA...
Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Associations Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
EB-1A
Security And Fitness Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO concluded that th...
Awards Memberships Judging Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Periodontics
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 High Salary Published Material About The Petitioner Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Direct...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Vocational Agriculture
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were untimely filed. The petitioner filed the motions 63 days after the adv...
Timeliness Of Motion New Facts For Motion To Reopen
dismissed
EB-1A
Fitness Trainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. His awards were not demonstrated to be ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence primarily documented his past achievements as a competitive swimmer, not his curr...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts Comparable Evidence
remanded
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the petitioner, who had already been credited with meeti...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Stage Construction And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that they are among th...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded
EB-1A
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adequately evaluate all the evidence submitted, particularly the new material provide...
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 Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
remanded
EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Director initially found the petitioner met only two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the Director ha...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 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)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. The ...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Roles
remanded
EB-1A
Plant Pathology
The case was remanded for a new decision to be entered. The Director originally denied the petition after concluding the petitioner met only...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed
EB-1A
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she met the required three evidentiary criteria. The Director and the ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Vaccine Industry
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the petitioner met a second criterion (high remuneration) in addition to the one (leading...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Business (Furniture)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for the c...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he meets at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria required ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Energy Efficiency
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. S...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded
EB-1A
Medical Research
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. Upon review, ...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to meet at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner did in...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions High Salary
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance And Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required threshold of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria for ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii)
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Membership In Associations
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