Applicant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability in sciences. Director denied for lack of sustained national or international acclaim. Counsel failed to submit promised brief or evidence within eight months after appeal filed. Appeal summarily dismissed for failure to identify specific errors.

A physician and cardiovascular researcher claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. Petitioner presented awards, editorial work, and leadership positions. AAO found awards too old, editorial role predated filing by a decade, and professional duties were routine for the occupation, failing to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.

A scientist in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, published material, editorial position, and leadership roles. The AAO found awards too old, insufficient membership documentation, incomplete translations of articles, editorial work too remote in time, and leadership positions routine in the field. Appeal summarily dismissed for lack of specific arguments or evidence.

A petitioner seeking extraordinary ability classification in the sciences was denied by the director for lacking sustained acclaim. Counsel filed a notice of appeal promising a brief but submitted nothing for over eight months. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because no erroneous conclusion of law or fact was identified.