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Published AAO appeal decisions
Search the decisions the Administrative Appeals Office has published, narrow them by visa, criterion, field and year, and read our summary of each one with a link to the official PDF.
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Years covered
2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringNov 2024Dismissed
Drilling engineering executive claiming extraordinary ability. Met three regulatory criteria: judging, leading role, and high salary. AAO held final merits not satisfied; accomplishments lack sustained national or international acclaim sufficient to establish top-tier status in field.
3 of 9 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringMay 2024Dismissed
Process engineering manager appealing dismissal of motion to reopen and reconsider EB-1A petition. AAO held motion properly dismissed because evidence submitted post-petition filing and lacked specificity regarding contributions of major significance; petitioner did not overcome basis for prior denial.
1 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringMar 2024Dismissed
Engineering executive in drilling and well completion sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed because petitioner met only two of required three initial criteria and failed final merits determination; lacks sustained national or international acclaim.
2 of 8 criteria metRead →