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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 NIWBiotech and pharmaJan 2016Dismissed
Doctoral candidate in medical research seeking EB-2 NIW for developing medical devices for organ preservation and hypoxia treatment. AAO found first prong met but dismissed, finding petitioner not well-positioned to advance endeavor due to lack of Ph.D. at filing and insufficient connection of prior research to proposed medical device work.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABiotech and pharma2011Dismissed
A medical technology company petitioned for a senior scientist in nanotechnology and biomaterials. The beneficiary failed to demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized awards or sustained acclaim. The AAO found achievements not significantly above almost all others in the field at national or international level and dismissed the appeal.
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