Ballroom dancer and instructor seeking EB-1A classification via employer petition. Claimed awards and national team membership. AAO found insufficient evidence of nationally recognized awards and no proof team membership required outstanding achievements. Appeal dismissed; sustained acclaim not established.

Self-petitioner in sports sought EB-1A extraordinary ability as an alien of extraordinary ability in arts and athletics. Claimed receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards. AAO found evidence insufficient to establish sustained acclaim or position at very top of field; appeal dismissed.

Ballroom dance choreographer petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification on motion. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three required criteria: awards lacked sufficient documentation, memberships did not require outstanding achievements, training manual showed no major significance, leading role claim unsubstantiated, and salary data was incomparable. Motion dismissed.

Dance coach and instructor filed self-petition for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner was a competitive dancer but claimed eligibility based on coaching career. AAO dismissed appeal, holding that lack of sustained national or international acclaim since 2003 and absence of evidence of coaching achievements at the very top level preclude approval.