A professional dancer was proposed for O-1B classification as a person of extraordinary ability in the arts, which is outside the O-1A category. The AAO dismissed the appeal. The evidence of lead or starring roles lacked reviews and similar documentation, and the dancer was not shown to be distinguished from other professionals.

A tennis academy petitioned for a coaching professional seeking O-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. The applicant claimed awards and membership criteria based on scholarships and organization participation but the AAO found neither satisfied the regulatory threshold. The appeal was dismissed because fewer than three evidentiary criteria were met and overall evidence did not demonstrate the small percentage at the field's top.

Agent petitioned for volleyball athlete beneficiary for O-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed, finding beneficiary failed to meet a major award or three of eight evidentiary criteria; submitted evidence lacked significance documentation and professional publication status.

Wrestling coach seeking O-1A nonimmigrant classification. Petitioner did not establish three evidentiary criteria or sustained national/international acclaim. Petition failed procedural requirement of detailed work itinerary. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no demonstration of extraordinary ability.