Published AAO appeal decisions

A construction designer self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability, claiming awards, membership, judging, and exhibitions. The AAO found none of the criteria adequately supported, noting incomplete competition results, local-only membership standards, unverified judging role, and unsubstantiated gallery claims. Overall evidence failed the top percentile requirement.

A vegetable carver sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found the petitioner failed to meet at least three of ten regulatory criteria, lacking evidence of nationally or internationally recognized awards, qualifying association membership, or regular display at exclusive venues. Appeal dismissed.

A vegetable carver self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found insufficient evidence of nationally recognized awards, qualifying association membership, or regular display at exclusive venues. Additionally, no evidence of intention to continue work in the United States. Appeal dismissed.

A cook from China petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding petitioner met fewer than three required criteria due to lack of sustained acclaim documentation, insufficient evidence of judging activities, and absence of clear evidence of intent to continue work in the United States.

Advanced-level cook claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, and exhibitions. AAO found all claimed criteria failed: awards were local not national, membership not properly documented, and exhibitions not at exclusive venues. Petitioner also failed to provide evidence of intent to continue work in the United States.

Self-petitioner in unspecified field sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, published material, judging, and leading role criteria. AAO found petitioner failed to meet three required criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top level of the field.

Self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three required criteria through awards, membership, published material, or leading roles, and lacked clear evidence of intent to continue work in the United States. Appeal dismissed.