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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2009Dismissed
Employer petitioned for scientist beneficiary claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. AAO upheld denial, finding one criterion met but three required; letters and salary evidence insufficient for major significance; failed to demonstrate beneficiary among small percentage at field top.
1 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-1ASports and athletics2009Dismissed
Professional baseball player seeking EB-1A. Claimed single award, Major League Baseball membership, and high salary. AAO found award temporally distant, membership based on employment rather than achievement, and salary documentation not temporally relevant. Overall evidence insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim at the very top.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABusiness and management2009Dismissed
Entertainment company petitioner sought classification for beneficiary Vice President as extraordinary ability immigrant. AAO affirmed denial, finding beneficiary failed to meet any of five claimed criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at very top level.
0 of 6 criteria metRead →