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Published AAO appeal decisions
Search the decisions the Administrative Appeals Office has published, narrow them by visa, criterion, field and year, and read our summary of each one with a link to the official PDF.
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1AChemistry and materials2010Dismissed
Chemistry researcher in phosphorous chemistry and carbon nanotubes. Counsel claimed three criteria. AAO met judging criterion but found overall evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim at national or international level. Appeal dismissed.
1 of 11 criteria metRead → - EB-1AComputer science and AI2010Dismissed
Global positioning technology company petitioned to classify radio frequency module design engineer beneficiary as extraordinary ability immigrant. Claimed multiple criteria. AAO held beneficiary did not meet regulatory criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim for extraordinary ability classification.
0 of 2 criteria metRead →