Published AAO appeal decisions

An employer petitioned for O-1A classification of an endocrinologist for temporary three-year employment. The AAO held the beneficiary met only the membership criterion but failed to establish three criteria overall and lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.

Community health clinic dentist sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO found recommendation letters lack independent weight, compensation below field standard, and petitioner meets no criteria for sustained acclaim. Record shows skilled professional valued locally but not nationally recognized.