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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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- EB-1AEducation and academiaMar 2023Dismissed
Employer-sponsored Spanish language instructor using art to teach foreign languages sought EB-1A. Met two criteria: judging and critical role. AAO dismissed because record lacked sufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
2 of 7 criteria metRead → - O-1AEducation and academia2017Dismissed
Dismissed · 6 criteria reviewed2 of 6 criteria metRead →