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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-1ABusiness and management2018Sustained
An assistant research professor in business met three criteria: judging, scholarly articles, and critical role. The AAO sustained on final merits, finding high citation impact, sustained publications, widespread software use, significant patents, and innovation demonstrate he ranks among the very top in his field.
4 of 11 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and management2018Dismissed
A mental training company petitioned to employ a life coach for O-1A classification in sciences. The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary failed to meet the major award criterion and did not satisfy three of eight evidentiary criteria; testimonials and salary evidence lacked required corroboration and specificity.
0 of 8 criteria metRead →