Ice skating coach and choreographer failed to satisfy any three evidentiary criteria. Evidence did not demonstrate national or international acclaim or placement among top of field; awards were locally recognized.

Figure skater and coach self-petitioner sought EB-1A as athlete with extraordinary ability. Claimed awards and national team membership criteria. AAO affirmed director's finding that petitioner failed to establish top-level preeminence as either competitor or coach and did not meet three required criteria.

An ice dancer and coach claimed extraordinary ability in athletics. The AAO found awards in ice dancing did not demonstrate preeminence, USFSA membership involved only sectional and junior competitions rather than top level, and coaching claims lacked comparable evidence of sustained acclaim. Petitioner met fewer than three criteria in either capacity.

Gymnastics club petitioned for O-1A visa for foreign gymnastics coach. AAO held beneficiary lacked major internationally recognized award and failed to satisfy at least three evidentiary criteria; prior athletic acclaim insufficient without demonstrating sustained coaching-level extraordinary ability.