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256 total decisions
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dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses extraordinary ability in the arts. The ev...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Critical Reviews/Published Materials
remanded
O-1B
Music
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition on the sole basis that the beneficiary's proposed position as a...
Major National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Definition Of 'Event' To Include 'Academic Year'
dismissed
O-1B
Performing And Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a private investor, did not meet the regulatory requirements to act as an agent for the ben...
Petitioner'S Standing As An Agent
dismissed
O-1B
Entertainment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a proper itinerary of specific events for the beneficiary. The AAO found t...
Itinerary Of Events Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Multimedia Art
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that a subsequent O-1 petition filed by the same petitioner for the same beneficiary had bee...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
O-1B
Arts
The service center director initially denied the petition. The petitioner's counsel subsequently requested that the appeal be withdrawn, lea...
dismissed
O-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility. The director initially denied the petitio...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a sole proprietor and art collector, failed to establish standing as a qualified agent or e...
Petitioner Standing Agent Requirements Employer Requirements Contract Requirements Itinerary Requirements
remanded
O-1B
Circus Arts
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the director applied the incorrect evidentiary standard. The dir...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii) (Athletics Criteria) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv) (Arts Criteria) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii) (Definition Of Arts) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(2)(Ii)(B) (Written Contract Requirement) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(2)(Ii)(D) (Advisory Opinion Requirement)
dismissed
O-1B
Film Production
The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the evidentiary criteria ...
Awards Critical Role Commercial Success High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's awards were found to be student-level honors, not indicative of sustained national or int...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Which Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The petitioner filed a second appeal to the AAO after their first appeal had alread...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture Or Television
The appeal was dismissed as moot. USCIS records showed that the beneficiary had already been granted O-1 status through a separate, approved...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an actr...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts/Organizations High Salary Or Remuneration
sustained
O-1B
Lighting Design
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be engaged for a specific 'event or events' with define...
Requirement For A Specific Event Or Events Written Contracts Or Summary Of Oral Agreement Explanation Of The Nature Of Events Or Activities
dismissed
O-1B
Music Composition / Screenwriting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary achievement...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes (E.G., Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy) Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Achieved National Or International Recognition For Achievements Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was intended to be dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The petitioner submitted a no-objection letter purportedly from the Ameri...
Consultation With A Peer Group Willful Misrepresentation/Fraud
dismissed
O-1B
Audio Production
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any error of law or fact in the dir...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Audio Production
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the origina...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a ballet dancer, qualified as an alien with extrao...
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Major Media Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts/Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a ballet dancer, met the evidentiary criteria fo...
Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Other Recognized Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismiss based on derogatory information. An investigation revealed tha...
Consultation Fraud/Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was intended for dismissal due to the submission of fraudulent evidence. The petitioner provided a no-objection letter purportedl...
Consultation Requirement Fraudulent Documentation Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was set to be dismissed due to the submission of fraudulent evidence. The AAO found that a 'no-objection' letter purportedly from...
Consultation From Peer Group Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Interior Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements. Specifically, the petitioner did not ident...
Failure To Identify Error On Appeal Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Interior Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien with extraordinary ability in...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Role In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a pastry chef, met the standards for extraordinary...
Awards/Prizes Lead/Starring Participant Published Material/Reviews Lead/Starring/Critical Role
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the criteria for an alien with extraordinary ab...
National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a ballet instructor, meets the standard of distinc...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Significant Recognition From Organizations Or Experts High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Ballet
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the standard of 'distinction' required for ...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating the beneficiary's prominence. The petiti...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events Of Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Via Published Materials
dismissed
O-1B
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide evidence of specific events or an itinerary, and also failed to submit a w...
Event Or Events Requirement Written Contract Or Summary Of Oral Agreement Timely Filing (Not More Than 6 Months In Advance)
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the beneficiary's claims. The petitioner di...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1B
Historic Restoration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability in t...
Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Wood Carving
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the underlying petition was ultimately denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that th...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements
remanded
O-1B
Film And Television
The appeal was remanded because the Service Center Director applied the wrong evidentiary standard. The Director assessed the beneficiary, a...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
remanded
O-1B
Music Composition And Screenwriting
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the evidence. The director incorrectly used the 'distin...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds without reviewing its merits. The regulations state that only an 'affected party,' in this cas...
Standing To File Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Wood Carving
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was not filed by the petitioner, who is the sole 'affected party' with legal standi...
Standing To Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved the required level of distinction or s...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address all grounds for the denial. While the petitioner submitted a corrected con...
Consultation Evidentiary Criteria At 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)
dismissed
O-1B
Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address all grounds for denial. Although the petitioner submitted a corrected and ...
Consultation Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a fraudulent consultation letter from a non-existent organization in an attempt to...
Consultation Requirement Fraud/Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
O-1B
Acrobatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's request for a new contract with an itinerary and new emp...
Itinerary For Events Failure To Submit Requested Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Acrobatics
The director denied the petition after the petitioner failed to submit a new contract with an itinerary when requested. The appeal was summa...
Itinerary For Event Or Events Failure To Submit Requested Evidence Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, acting as an agent, failed to provide the required complete itinerary and contract between ...
Itinerary Requirement For Agents Contract Requirement For Agents Testimonials Reviews Of Work Prior Approvals
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The beneficiary's awards were d...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary meets the required evidentiary criteria. The eviden...
Evidence That The Alien Has Been Nominated For Or Has Been The Recipient Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes In The Particular Field Such As An Academy Award, An Emmy, A Grammy, Or A Director'S Guild Award. Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidenced By Articles In Newspapers, Trade Journals, Publications, Or Testimonial. Evidence That The Alien Has Received Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Governmental Agencies, Or Other Recognized Experts In The Field In Which The Alien Is Engaged.
dismissed
O-1B
Plastic Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required criteria. The evidence for awards ...
Recipient Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements From Experts
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The decisi...
Awards Or Prizes Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's distinction in the culinary arts. The AAO determined t...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Other Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary had achieved the level of distinction required for the class...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Other Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria. The director found th...
National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements From Experts High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Painting
The AAO rejected the petitioner's motion to reopen as untimely filed. The motion was submitted 631 days after the decision, far exceeding th...
Timeliness Of Motion Consultation Letter Evidentiary Criteria (8 C.F.R. 214.2(O)(3)(Iii))
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