Published AAO appeal decisions

Self-petitioner athlete sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed awards, scholarly articles, and exhibitions criteria. AAO found awards lacked recognition beyond presenting organizations, single article insufficient for sustained acclaim requirement, and no evidence of significant artistic venue exhibitions. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed three-criterion threshold.

Soccer player claims extraordinary ability in athletics. Asserted awards, published material, and exhibition criteria. AAO found Second Division medals not highest level, runner-up trophies not nationally recognized, newspaper mentions not in major media, and exhibition criterion inapplicable to athletes. Evidence insufficient for sustained top-level acclaim.