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
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary requirements for O-1 ...
Major International Award Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Critical/Essential Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum number of evidentiary criteria fo...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim as ...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(C) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)
dismissed
O-1A
Animal Science
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed sustained national or international acclaim or was ...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
O-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the director erred by adjudicating the petition under the wrong legal standard. The petitioner filed for an ...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds rather than the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel failed to file a new, properly ex...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had received sustained national or international ac...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis Coaching
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about j...
Working In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Achievements As A Coach Versus As A Player Coaching Students Who Have Won Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media About The Alien Participation On A Panel, Or Individually As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Journals Or Other Major Media Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Will Command A High Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services
dismissed
O-1A
Horse Training
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an Arabian horse trainer, has sustai...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a dance instructor, had achieved the sustained nat...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's decision, a...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B) Membership In Associations Awards Materials In Media
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The second motion to reopen was dismissed for procedural and substantive reasons. Procedurally, the motion failed to include a required stat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(4) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(7)
dismissed
O-1A
Modeling
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Refugee Support
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary received sustained national o...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) - Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(3) - Published Material About The Alien 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(5) - Original Contributions Of Major Significance 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(6) - Authorship Of Scholarly Articles 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(7) - Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Ski Coaching
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(C) 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
remanded
O-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the director committed a procedural error. The petitioner applied for an O-1A classification in the field of...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit requested evidence to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability for...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Organizations And Establishments
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had received sustained national or international ac...
Receipt Of Major Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international ac...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary achieved 'sustained national or internationa...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judici...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Evidentiary Criteria For Extraordinary Ability (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)) Itinerary For Specific Events Peer Group Consultation (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(5)(I))
dismissed
O-1A
Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. USCIS records indicated that the beneficiary had already adjusted his status to...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)
sustained
O-1A
Athletics
The director denied the petition because the contract between the petitioner (acting as an agent) and the beneficiary did not specify the re...
Agent As Petitioner Requirements
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a sports management agency, failed to establish that the beneficiary, a track and field ath...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The AAO determined the appeal was improperly filed by the beneficiary's re...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Performing Services For Events Proper Party To File Appeal (Standing) Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained
O-1A
Medical Research
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary did not meet the required three evidentiary criteria, having only sat...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Horse Training
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence in support of its electroni...
Failure To Submit Initial Evidence Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Dance
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 Summary Dismissal Requirements
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner submitted evidence relating to three criteria, the AAO determined this evidence ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner submitted evidence under three regulatory criteria (judging, original contribution...
Major Internationally-Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Research
Although the petitioner submitted evidence that technically met the minimum count of three criteria (judging, original contributions, and sc...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed
O-1A
Judo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has the necessary sustained national or internati...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(1) (Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(2) (Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(3) (Published Material About The Alien) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(7) (Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity)
sustained
O-1A
Engineering
The director denied the petition, concluding that the proposed three-year employment period for a developmental research engineer did not co...
Event Requirement
dismissed
O-1A
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a gymnastics coach, has sustained national or inte...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an event company, failed to adequately describe the nature of the beneficiary's planned eve...
Definition Of An 'Event' Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii) Requirement For An Explanation Of Events And Itinerary Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(2)(Ii)(C) Prohibition On Freelancing In The Open Market
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has achieved the necessary sustained national or in...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Education
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had received sustained national or internat...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has received 'sustained national or international...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Software Development
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary had received sustained national or internatio...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Fashion Model
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Failure To Identify Error On Appeal Failure To Submit Brief/Evidence Petitioner'S Status As Agent/Employer Beneficiary'S Work History
dismissed
O-1A
Physical Therapy
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence within seven business days of elect...
Failure To Submit Initial Evidence Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary, a tennis coach, had achieved sustained national or internat...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Marketing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence after filing the petition electroni...
Failure To Submit Initial Evidence Procedural Requirements For Electronic Filing Summary Dismissal Standards
dismissed
O-1A
Motorsports Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international ac...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any evidence to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary abilit...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Consultation From A Peer Group 8 C.F.R. 214.2(O)(3)(Iii) Comparable Evidence
sustained
O-1A
Coffee Industry
The director denied the petition, concluding that the beneficiary did not meet any of the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. Th...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
O-1A
Science
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed after the regulatory deadline. The AAO determined the untimely filing could not be treated as ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Requirements For A Motion To Reopen Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The initial petition was approved but later revoked by the director who determined the approval was a 'gross error.' The director found the ...
Receipt Of A Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
O-1A
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a project architect, had received sustained nation...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a letter to the AAO requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The decisio...
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics (Horse Training)
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim and...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
remanded
O-1A
Boxing
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the director. The AAO found that the director denied the petition for insufficient evid...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has achieved sustained national or international ac...
Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Submission Of Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Squash
The AAO withdrew the director's initial grounds for denial regarding the position not constituting an 'event' and not requiring an O-1 calib...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Major, Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed sustained national or international accla...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Requirement To Meet At Least Three Of Eight Criteria Distinction Between Area Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach) Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not filed by the petitioner or by a recognized legal representative. The indivi...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A) - Legal Standing To Appeal 8 C.F.R. § 292.4(A) - Proof Of Authority To Appear As Attorney
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case, bu...
dismissed
O-1A
Acupuncture
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. Subsequent to the O-1 petition filing, a separate immigrant petition (Form I-14...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness Due To Adjustment Of Status
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's acclaimed career as a competitive athlete, which ...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
O-1A
Polo
The director initially denied the petition for failing to submit a required peer group consultation and for failing to establish the benefic...
Peer Group Consultation Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
O-1A
Computer Programming
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 Classification Of Field (Arts Vs. Sciences) Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a complete petition, specifically the required O and P Classifications Supp...
Submission Of O And P Classifications Supplement Submission Of Peer Group Advisory Opinion
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner argued the beneficiary, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, should be evaluated as an artist, which...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not b...
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international ac...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely. The petitioner filed a properly signed appeal on May 10, 2006, which was 42 days after the ...
dismissed
O-1A
Synchronized Swimming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a synchronized swimming coach, has sustained nat...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
remanded
O-1A
Martial Arts
The case was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the petition. The director used the criteria for an alien...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Extraordinary Ability In Athletics Extraordinary Achievement In The Motion Picture Or Television Industry
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis professional, has sustained national or i...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extr...
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Critical/Essential Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
sustained
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was sustained because the director applied an incorrect legal standard by requiring the petitioner to establish that the proffere...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO fou...
Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met at least three of the required criteria for extraord...
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media About The Alien Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation On A Panel, Or Individually, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
dismissed
O-1A
Structural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate the beneficiary's extraordinary ability...
Major International Award Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes/Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1A
Structural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO foun...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The sub...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions
dismissed
O-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a chess player or coach. The ...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
dismissed
O-1A
Chess
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary is an alien with extraordinary ability. The evidenc...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim. Th...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
O-1A
Public Health Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence did not demonstrate the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The directo...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed after the 33-day deadline. The decision was issued on November 3, 2004, but the appeal was not...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Climate Science
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Summary Dismissal Self-Petitioning Eligibility
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The decision was issued on November 3, 2004, but the appeal was not received until De...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
O-1A
Science
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary is statutorily ineligible to petition for himself for an O-1 visa. The AA...
Statutory Ineligibility For Self-Petitioning Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's appeal was received 35 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 3...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded
O-1A
Athletics
The director's decision to revoke the petition was withdrawn because the proper procedure was not followed. The director failed to issue a n...
Revocation On Notice Notice Of Intent To Revoke Beneficiary No Longer Employed By The Petitioner Statement Of Facts Was Not True And Correct Petitioner Violated Terms Of The Approved Petition Petitioner Violated Statutory Or Regulatory Requirements Approval Of The Petition Involved Gross Error
remanded
O-1A
Yoga
The director's decision to revoke the approved petition was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the director failed to f...
Revocation On Notice Beneficiary No Longer Employed By Petitioner Statement Of Facts Not True And Correct Petitioner Violated Terms Of Petition Gross Error In Approval
dismissed
O-1A
Yachting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an O-1A visa. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Yachting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary cri...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary meets the O-1 criteria. The awards submitted were not pr...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Receipt Of Major Award Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed based on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appea...
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew the appeal. The decision was purely procedural and did not address the ...
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Extraordinary Ability In Business
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