Published AAO appeal decisions

A chemistry professor seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed satisfaction of multiple criteria including original contributions (criterion v) and two others (iv, vi). AAO affirmed director's finding that original contributions did not demonstrate major significance and that petitioner failed to meet three criteria required. Appeal dismissed; record does not support extraordinary ability standard.

Employer petitioned for materials science researcher seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO agreed the beneficiary met three initial criteria but dismissed the appeal, finding the final merits analysis showed insufficient sustained national or international acclaim and that the record relied on speculative future accomplishments rather than established current acclaim.