Professional shooter and trainer seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding national shooting championship awards do not establish sustained international acclaim and achievements lack the evidence required for extraordinary ability status.

Swimming coach seeking extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner's athlete accomplishments do not establish coach expertise and no qualifying evidence under three categories was submitted. Dismissed for failure to meet antecedent regulatory requirement.

A swimming coach claimed extraordinary ability based on prior athletic accomplishments and coaching experience. The AAO held that petitioner's own competitive awards could not satisfy criteria for coaching, student awards were not documented, and petitioner failed to meet the requisite three evidentiary categories under Kazarian.

Chief executive officer and solutions architect claimed four criteria including membership, published material, leading role, and high salary. AAO found none met. YPO membership lacked demonstrated outstanding achievement standard. Published materials insufficient in prominence or attribution. Executive experience alone does not establish upper echelon status required.