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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 managementApr 2024Remanded
Chief legal officer in business law seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Service center erroneously excluded her under profession bar. AAO withdrew that decision and remanded, holding lawyers may qualify under EB-1A if their field is business rather than law practice, requiring reevaluation of claimed criteria and final merits.
0 of 8 criteria metRead → - EB-1AArts, design, architectureApr 2024Remanded
A watercolor artist seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO remanded because the Director's denial lacked complete analysis and sufficient explanation for rejecting several criteria claimed by the petitioner; Director must re-examine evidence and provide detailed reasoning.
2 of 7 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athleticsFeb 2024Remanded
Remanded · 9 criteria reviewed0 of 9 criteria metRead →