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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-1AOther2014Dismissed
A professional in historical preservation claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, publications, judging, and original contributions. AAO found evidence failed to meet plain language requirements: award belonged to another, membership lacked outstanding achievement condition, publications insufficient, teaching is not judging, letters lack originality demonstration. Dismissed for insufficient evidence.
0 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AFilm, music, performing arts2014Dismissed
Performing arts professional claimed extraordinary ability. AAO upheld director's denial, finding only one of multiple claimed criteria met: judging. Awards and published material claims failed under plain language requirements. Burden not met to establish extraordinary ability.
1 of 3 criteria metRead →