Published AAO appeal decisions

Restaurant worker claimed extraordinary ability through employer accolades and other criteria. AAO held that restaurant rankings and awards do not satisfy the awards criterion, which requires personal documentation of excellence. Petitioner failed to meet three-criterion requirement. Appeal dismissed.

Self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in international travel logistics and management. AAO upheld denial finding petitioner did not satisfy membership criterion (employment is not association membership), leading critical role criterion (required plural organizations with distinguished reputation), or overall extraordinary ability standard.

Construction professional claimed extraordinary ability in international construction economics. AAO upheld denial, finding petitioner failed to meet awards and membership criteria because evidence showed employer company recognition, not individual petitioner achievement or membership.

A business professional's beneficiary sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The director denied for lack of sustained acclaim. The AAO found the petitioner failed to show three qualifying criteria: one award issue was abandoned on appeal and one significant contribution did not satisfy the plural wording. The appeal was dismissed.

Professional claiming extraordinary ability through membership in associations, published material, and leading role criteria. AAO found rotary club involvement does not meet membership requirement and counsel abandoned other claims. Dismissed for failure to satisfy three criteria.

Self-petitioner sought extraordinary ability in business for beneficiary but failed to demonstrate major award or three regulatory criteria. Appeal statement merely asserted documents prove eligibility without identifying specific director errors or substantively addressing evidence. Appeal dismissed.