EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
4549 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-1A
Mechanical Engineering
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's achievements were primarily at the collegiate level and were not sufficient to demonstrate...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's d...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three required regulatory criteria...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO accepted...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Computational Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO foun...
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Biology And Horticulture
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of ext...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics And Composite Materials
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the regulatory criteria...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
sustained
EB-1A
Applied Mechanics And Composite Materials
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied at least three criteria for extraordinary ability. The decision high...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the case became moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a dif...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original denial. The p...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. 5 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusions of law or statements of fact...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 29, 2004, and the appeal was received ...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
This is not a final decision on the merits. The AAO granted the petitioner an additional 30 days to supplement their appeal due to their sta...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original decision. The...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original denial, as re...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the initial denial. The pe...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Address Regulatory Criteria
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's decision. T...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specific Error In Initial Decision
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the ori...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 29, 2004, and the appeal was received on February ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, new evidence, or any arguments addressing the reasons fo...
Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
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
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioanalytical Chemistry And Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary abili...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence within the specified tim...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim, a requirement for the visa....
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
3D Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of regulatory criteria. Specific...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The awards submitted were found ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
remanded
EB-1A
Unknown
This is a procedural notice, not a final decision on the merits of the appeal. The AAO is granting the petitioner an additional 30 days to s...
dismissed
EB-1A
Bioanalytical Chemistry And Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards f...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence specifica...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Specifically Any Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact For The Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the ev...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
3D Animator
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The submitted awards were either...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the required three out of ten criteria for an ali...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
sustained
EB-1A
Business
The motion to reopen was granted and the prior dismissal was withdrawn. The AAO found the petitioner met three criteria: the beneficiary had...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit certified translations for several key international awards, which meant th...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally-Recognized Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Pianist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner sat...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Ballet Pianist
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted fo...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the AAO found that...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that t...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
EB-1A
Environmental Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence failed to meet the required criteria. The awards presented were determined to be ...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner was granted lawful permanent residence on February 9, 2005, rendering fu...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. A review of records indicated that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent residence on F...
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for the 'award...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Organic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Landscaping
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's field of landscaping falls under one of the five ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Work In Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit certified translations for several key international awards, preventing the...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally-Recognized Award) Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Plant Biology And Horticulture
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance
sustained
EB-1A
Business
On a motion to reopen, the AAO granted the motion and approved the petition. It found that the petitioner had overcome previous concerns by ...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field.
dismissed
EB-1A
Pharmaceutical Research
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 Or Other Major Media
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The director det...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology And Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed
EB-1A
Pharmaceutical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's...
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material 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.
dismissed
EB-1A
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite sustained national or international acclaim. The petitione...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The evidence for award...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the minimum evidentiary criteria. The submitted grants were ...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Radio Frequency-Microwave Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The director found, and the AAO ...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tennis coach, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim require...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Radio Frequency-Microwave Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the class...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tennis player and coach, failed to demonstrate that she sustained her past national accla...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classi...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, who lacks legal standing. According to regulations, only the pet...
Standing To Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Business
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The person who filed the appeal was the beneficiary of the petition, who is not con...
Proper Filing Of An Appeal Legal Standing To File An Appeal
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the subm...
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
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the evid...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner initially submitted the appeal form within the deadline, but it was rejected for n...
Untimely Filing Improper Signature
dismissed
EB-1A
Biomedical Research
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely. The petitioner initially submitted the appeal form without a signature, which was not considered a prop...
dismissed
EB-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her awards were nationally or internationally recognized, as most w...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Business Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for judging th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three regulatory criteria requir...
Documentation Of The Alien'S 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, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
dismissed
EB-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a retired Olympic gold medalist, had sustained h...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Intent To Continue Work In The Field Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Materials Science And Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the pe...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
EB-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The petitioner f...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary abili...
Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Research Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Prizes Or Awards Memberships Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence within th...
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate, subsequently a...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unspecified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief, statement, or evidence after re...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
EB-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a different, subsequently ...
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the director denied the case without first issuing a request for...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extensive Documentation Prior O-1 Nonimmigrant Approval
dismissed
EB-1A
Tv And Film Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concurred with the ...
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 Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
EB-1A
Dancesport
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 Which Require Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
EB-1A
Judo
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded
EB-1A
Arts
The director denied the petition for lack of evidence, as only a prior O-1 approval notice was submitted. The AAO remanded the case because ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Prior O-1 Nonimmigrant Approval As Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Molecular Biology And Medical Science
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 For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
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