EB-1 Green Card Court & AAO Case Summaries
The following are summaries of U.S. court cases, and Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decisions involving the review of EB-1 green card applications filed by MMA visa applicants and denied by USCIS.
These decisions are helpful as they provide information on U.S. immigration’s requirements, and insight on trends in EB-1 green card application adjudications.
Unless otherwise noted, the Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC did not assist in the filing or appeal of these EB-1 applications.
In Re 20828278, Appeal of NSC Decision (AAO Sept. 14, 2022)
EB-1 green card application filed by a Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete and coach, who successfully competed at regional, national, and international jiu-jitsu competitions. The AAO upheld the denial.
In Re 21404197, Appeal of NSC Decision (AAO Aug. 24, 2022)
EB-1 green card application filed by a martial arts athlete and coach, who sought his green card as a coach. The AAO upheld the denial.