Published AAO appeal decisions

Artist's initially approved I-140 petition was revoked after notice of intent to revoke. Director found petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability through documentary evidence under regulatory criteria. Petitioner on appeal failed to identify specific erroneous conclusions and did not submit promised supplemental evidence. Appeal summarily dismissed.

Nonprofit director petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification for beneficiary. Beneficiary's acclaim in nonprofit direction and association with musical figures was claimed but not adequately documented under regulatory criteria. AAO upheld director's denial because petitioner failed to establish three qualifying evidentiary categories.

Master hair designer's petitioner claimed at least three regulatory criteria for EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO held petitioner failed to provide required certified translations of award documents and did not meet the threshold of three qualifying evidentiary categories, dismissing the petition.