Published AAO appeal decisions

Television and film producer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met published material criterion but failed three remaining claimed criteria. Appeal dismissed because petitioner established only one criterion and lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field.

Music producer and director in Christian music specializing in organizing and producing concerts. Claimed three evidentiary criteria. AAO held petitioner meets none: award lacks national recognition, original contributions lack major significance in music production field broadly, and video views do not constitute recognized commercial success evidence. Overall record lacks sustained acclaim.

Voice actor seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed four evidentiary criteria including published material and commercial success. AAO found criteria for published material and commercial success unmet and did not reach two additional criteria because petitioner failed to establish three required criteria. Appeal dismissed.

Video editor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed because petitioner met only one criterion (exhibitions); two withdrawn on review (judging, high salary lack proper evidence). Failed to meet three-criterion threshold and demonstrated no sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.