Published AAO appeal decisions

An agent petitioned for a master automotive technician and test driver for O-1A extraordinary ability classification. The beneficiary met only the awards criterion. Published material criterion was withdrawn because foreign articles were not shown to be in major media. Judging criterion was withdrawn due to insufficient corroboration. With only one criterion met, the three-criterion threshold was not satisfied.

Fitness company petitioned for bodybuilder beneficiary as O-1A extraordinary ability. Director denied on contract sufficiency and failure to meet three of eight criteria. AAO dismissed appeal, finding serious errors and discrepancies in employment contract, including two contracts for same period and unresolved inconsistencies, made appeal dispositive without reaching other grounds.

Chef beneficiary seeking O-1A nonimmigrant classification for extraordinary ability. Did not receive significant awards, did not demonstrate lead or starring role in distinguished productions, lacked published recognition, and did not show high salary relative to field. Appeal dismissed.

Education counseling business petitioned for school and career counselor beneficiary's O-1A classification. Petitioner claimed seven criteria; director and AAO found none met. Letters lacked evidence of major field significance. Salary was average, not elevated. Appeal dismissed without final merits determination.