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EB-1A appeal arguments — AAO decision SEP292009_01B2203: Appeal dismissed (the discussion explains that it is summarily dismissed). Review source status…
Decision summary: AAO decision SEP292009_01B2203: Appeal dismissed (the discussion explains that it is summarily dismissed). Counsel stated a brief/evidence would follow within 30 days; appeal dated March 18, 2009; more than six months elapsed without further submission. Counsel did not specifically address the denial grounds or provide evidence; AAO applied the summary-dismissal rule.
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Decision snapshot
Decision ID | SEP292009_01B2203 |
|---|---|
Decision date as printed | September 29, 2009 |
Classification / field stated in source | Athletics |
Procedural posture | Texas Service Center EB-1A denial; appeal by counsel. |
Operative disposition | Appeal dismissed (the discussion explains that it is summarily dismissed). |
Final-merits status | Not reached |
What the AAO decision addressed
Counsel stated a brief/evidence would follow within 30 days; appeal dated March 18, 2009; more than six months elapsed without further submission. Counsel did not specifically address the denial grounds or provide evidence; AAO applied the summary-dismissal rule.
Criterion-by-criterion status in this source
These labels reproduce the source-review record. “Not considered,” “not reached,” and “not coded” do not mean the criterion failed. A Director finding recited as background is not an AAO holding unless the decision says so.
Criterion | Source-review status |
|---|---|
Awards | Not reached — source PDF |
Membership | Not reached |
Published material about the person | Not reached — source PDF |
Judging the work of others | Not reached |
Original contributions of major significance | Not reached |
Scholarly authorship | Not reached |
Artistic display or showcases | Not reached |
Leading or critical role | Not reached |
High salary or remuneration | Not reached |
Commercial success in the performing arts | Not reached |
Source holds and limits
status:
Specific caveats recorded by the reviewer
Underlying criterion evidence and Director analysis are not reproduced.
Source-cited findings recorded in review
claim: The cover identifies an AAO decision and the petition as EB-1A Form I-140; the date is September 29, 2009.; pages: 1
claim: The petition concerned extraordinary ability in athletics; the Director found sustained national or international acclaim was not established.; pages: 2
claim: Counsel promised a brief/evidence within 30 days after the March 18, 2009 appeal, but none arrived more than six months later; no specific error was identified.; pages: 2
claim: The order dismisses the appeal after applying the summary-dismissal rule.; pages: 2
How this record may be used in research
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Page-level source trail
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How to use this record
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