The petitioner is a television news anchor and director who sought extraordinary ability classification based on a major award and the regulatory criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the claimed award was not shown to be a major internationally recognized prize, and the lesser awards were not shown received by him or recognized beyond the issuer.

Athlete in sports. Petitioner appealed director's denial but failed to identify erroneous conclusions or provide specific challenges to findings. AAO summarily dismissed appeal under regulatory authority for failure to identify errors, lack of specific argument, and non-submission of promised brief within six months.

Petitioner seeks EB-1A classification as alien of extraordinary ability. Claimed at least three regulatory criteria including published material and judging. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at field's top.

A scientist claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. Appealing a denial, counsel asserted the petitioner met at least three regulatory criteria but offered only general assertions without specific evidence or addressing director's findings. AAO summarily dismissed for failure to identify specific errors or provide substantive appeal arguments.