A self-petitioner in athletics claimed extraordinary ability but failed to pursue the appeal. She promised to submit a brief and evidence within thirty days but provided nothing in nine months. The AAO summarily dismissed for lack of specific erroneous findings and no additional evidence.

A musician from the Philippines with national acclaim in the music industry petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding petitioner demonstrated intent to continue work in the United States through statement and employer letter, and would substantially benefit the U.S. arts based on past success.

A self-represented petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification, and the service center denied it for lack of sustained acclaim. The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner filed no brief or evidence and did not identify any specific error. No individual criteria were analyzed.

A self-represented petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification, and the service center denied it for lack of sustained acclaim. The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner filed no brief or evidence and did not identify any specific error. No individual criteria were analyzed.