Composer and singer self-petitioner claiming extraordinary ability sought EB-1A. Claimed five criteria but did not address director's rejection on appeal, waiving the issue. Director found evidence insufficient for all claimed criteria. AAO also found material fraud: falsified award certificate and fabricated film project with falsified supporting documents. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet criteria threshold and willful misrepresentation.

A vocalist claimed extraordinary ability and submitted an award, a published article, and evidence of performances. The AAO found the award lacked national or international prominence, the published material was not primarily about the petitioner and lacked a publication date, and performances alone did not demonstrate commercial success. The petitioner met fewer than three criteria and failed to show sustained national or international acclaim.

An airport operations professional sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed awards, membership, and published material criteria through employer awards, industry association membership, and aviation media publications. The AAO found all criteria unsatisfied due to insufficient evidence of national or international recognition and achievement at the very top level.

A self-petitioner in education sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Counsel claimed at least three regulatory criteria were met. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding no documentary evidence of sustained national or international acclaim in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, and that evidence did not demonstrate placement among the very top of the field.