System analyst and director of applied clinical informatics sponsored by employer. Counsel claimed beneficiary earned prestigious prizes and awards; AAO found bonuses and incentives do not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized awards. Evidence shows talent but insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level.

Violinist claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability in music, citing accomplishments including display and leading role. AAO found only two criteria met but held the evidence collectively insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim at the very top of the field, so dismissed the appeal.

Track and field coach sought EB-1A classification for extraordinary ability in athletics, citing coaching achievements and participant Olympic medals. The AAO rejected the awards criterion as the petitioner coached rather than personally won major awards, found published material inadmissible because post-filed, and held overall evidence insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim at the field's top.

Chemistry researcher and acting instructor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in sciences. Claimed awards, membership, and scholarly articles. AAO found patent insufficient, fellowship limited to young researchers not indicative of top-level acclaim. Appeal dismissed for failure to establish position among small percentage at very top of field.