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dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were d...
Lesser Awards Published Materials
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary earned sustained national or international acclaim....
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards w...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

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

Structural Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The motion was granted but the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient. The AAO determined that a...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The p...
Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the director's denial was based on flawed reasoning. The AAO determined that the petitioner, ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
sustained EB-1A

Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three regulatory criteria, contrary to the director's initial denial....
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

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

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the high standard of sustained national or ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits of the case...
dismissed EB-1A

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards w...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields. Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought. Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field Of Specification For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim a...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Research Scientist (Chemistry)

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence failed to meet the regulatory criteria. The AAO determined that academic and post...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Sensor Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence, primarily c...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized, as they...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Cook

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

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-1A

Ceramics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted to meet the regulatory criteria was found to be deficient and unreliable. The award ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Horticulture Art

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

Semiconductor Physics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the criteria for nationally or internationally ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence...
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 Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as required for the classi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The submitted...
Prizes/Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Cook

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

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised within the 3...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Ceramics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The submitted award certif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. Assertions regarding a r...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at the time of filing that he sought to enter the United States to conti...
Intent To Continue Work In Field Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed EB-1A

Communication Arts And Media

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not demo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition for failing to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO sustained the appea...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role Published Material Awards Or Prizes
sustained EB-1A

Materials Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the director did not fully assess all the relevant evidence. When the initial record was...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Soccer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his intent to continue working in his field in the United States at the ...
Intent To Continue Work In The Field Sustained National Or International Acclaim Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The Administrative Appeals Office did not conduct a subst...
dismissed EB-1A

Communication Arts And Media

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The evidence f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence, as a whole, demonstrated the petitioner's sustained national or international a...
Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
sustained EB-1A

Materials Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the service center director did not fully assess all the relevant evidence. The AAO dete...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Not Specified

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating the national or international recognitio...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded EB-1A

Design

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Horticulture Art

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

Boxing

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director committed reversible error by ignoring the documentation submitted initially. The director impr...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainment Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. Althou...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainment Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary abil...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their poster awards were nationally or internationally recognized p...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Games

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published materials' criterion. The director correctly determined that m...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The motion was granted to review new evidence, but the prior dismissal was affirmed because the petitioner failed to meet the required crite...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Game Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'published materials' criterion. Evidence submitted was either published ...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned sustained national or international accl...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical And Computer Engineering

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

Author

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

Diplomacy / Physics

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

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to establish that the beneficiary has earned sustained national or international acclai...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The AA...
Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Author

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as an author. The AAO found ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

International Affairs / Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his specific field of extraordinary ability, having a background in both...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Nuclear Physics

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

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

Nuclear Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence to support the appeal. The petitioner did not...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence provided for...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Physics / Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, despite finding significant flaws in the director's original decision, the AAO ultimately upheld the deter...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Physics / Materials Science

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

Biomedical Research

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

Scientific Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for ex...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed EB-1A

Earth Systems Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Electrical And Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence did not meet the regulatory criteria. The director concluded that the petitioner'...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Modeling And Acting

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO considered the petitioner's work as both a fashion model and an actress. The director had incorrect...
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards wer...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The 'Fellow' award from the...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed EB-1A

Conductive Polymer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three criteria. The AAO concurred with the director that the pet...
Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to its withdrawal by counsel on July 28, 2003. The decision was purely procedural and did not address the merit...
dismissed EB-1A

Research Scientist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and AAO conclu...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
sustained EB-1A

Fashion Model And Actress

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three of the required criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO determin...
Published Materials About The Alien High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a cellist, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required. The...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO deter...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Conductive Polymer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO co...
Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Performing Arts

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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
dismissed EB-1A

Hair Styling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim up to the time of filing. ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Hair Styling

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

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he would continue to work in his area of extraordinary ability. W...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the ev...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence related to his abilities as a power lifting athlete, not as a personal trainer, w...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria for an alien of extrao...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim re...
Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Cancer Research

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

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the evid...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions
dismissed EB-1A

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria discussed. The petitioner's awa...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted evidence fo...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
remanded EB-1A

Boxing

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director committed reversible error by failing to consider the evidence initially submitted by the petit...
Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the meri...
dismissed EB-1A

Investment Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the subm...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations

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