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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-1ASoftware engineeringDec 2023Dismissed
A software engineer, sponsored by an AI and language technology company, sought extraordinary ability classification, with five criteria claimed. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding original contributions not shown to be of major significance, declining to reach two further claimed criteria, and noting the record did not show sustained acclaim.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringApr 2023Dismissed
Software developer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed software engineering work for US company had substantial merit and national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked specificity and national importance; no prospective impact beyond employer and clients; first prong of Dhanasar failed.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringMar 2023Dismissed
A software engineer with ten years of experience sought an EB-2 national interest waiver for work in cloud security and big data analytics. The AAO affirmed denial, finding his proposed endeavor lacked national importance because he provided no specific evidence of prospective impact extending beyond his own company or immediate clients to the broader industry or economy.
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