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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-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineOct 2022Dismissed
Medical researcher in liver transplantation sought EB-2 NIW. Service center found advanced degree qualification but denied waiver. AAO found proposed research had national importance but petitioner was not well positioned to advance it—lacking sufficient publication record, citations, and field recognition to demonstrate success trajectory.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementMar 2022Dismissed
Bank manager seeking national interest waiver. Director found substantial merit but denied on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed and additionally withdrew director's second-prong finding due to petitioner's inconsistent evidence about the proposed endeavor.
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