Published AAO appeal decisions

An artist and businessperson sought EB-1A classification claiming multiple criteria. The AAO found published material insufficient, newspaper not major media, and original contributions lacking demonstrated major significance. Three criteria met not established.

Employer sponsored sound engineer for extraordinary ability EB-1A classification. Petitioner claimed four criteria but failed threshold requirement. AAO rejected argument that O-1 nonimmigrant visa approvals constituted comparable evidence, as O-1 uses lower distinction standard.