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Published AAO appeal decisions
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Years covered
2005-2026
Latest decision
Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipDec 2025Dismissed
Product engineer with MBA sought EB-2 national interest waiver for electric vehicle consulting business. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar; articles about EV industry and government policy did not establish petitioner's specific endeavor would sufficiently impact the market or economy. Appeal dismissed.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - O-1AEntrepreneurshipMay 2025Dismissed
Technology company petitioning for cofounder and CEO claiming extraordinary ability in technology entrepreneurship. Required three of eight criteria; met only one. AAO held venture funding, Forbes membership, and website articles insufficient under O-1A requirements.
1 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipApr 2025Dismissed
A product development manager and entrepreneur with advanced degree seeking EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. Abandoned initial proposed endeavor after RFE and presented alternative without sufficient development. AAO held inconsistent endeavor presentation prevented meaningful Dhanasar analysis and failed first prong requiring substantial merit and national importance.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →