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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-1ALife sciences and medicine2014Dismissed
A cancer research scientist sought EB-1A classification based on extraordinary ability. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the petitioner claimed seven criteria but satisfied none. Fellowship and grant funding were insufficient to meet the awards criterion, and the petitioner failed to submit three types of qualifying evidence required for eligibility.
0 of 8 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2014Dismissed
Scientist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner met one criterion on original contributions but failed three-criterion threshold. Second-place award lacked national or international recognition. Letters regarding scholarly impact unsupported by evidence of field-wide significance.
1 of 5 criteria metRead →