Published AAO appeal decisions

An employer-sponsored beneficiary for a vice president position sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found counsel failed to specify which documentary evidence related to claimed criteria, and the beneficiary's professional certification and education alone did not demonstrate he met the required three criteria or achieved sustained national or international acclaim.

Real estate company petitioned for beneficiary as extraordinary ability alien in business. AAO summarily dismissed appeal for failure to identify specific director errors or provide promised brief and evidence within eighteen months.

Urban developer sought EB-1A classification. Claimed eligibility under awards criterion, arguing event venue selection constituted national acclaim award. AAO rejected argument, holding awards must be personally received by alien not derived from organizational affiliation, and found evidence insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim.

Business professional's petition for extraordinary ability lacked extensive documentation of sustained acclaim. Beneficiary claimed to meet at least three regulatory criteria but petitioner failed to establish major award or comparable evidence of highest tier recognition.