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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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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1ABiotech and pharmaJun 2026Dismissed
Medical nutrition executive appealed EB-1A denial. AAO found she satisfied three initial evidentiary criteria including high salary, published material, and original contributions. However, appeal dismissed because petitioner failed final merits determination; evidence insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim placing her among the small percentage at the field's very top.
3 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABiotech and pharmaApr 2026Dismissed
Research and development manager in personal care industry sought EB-1A. Met leading or critical role criterion but failed membership, original contributions, and scholarly articles criteria. AAO declined final merits analysis due to insufficient threshold evidence.
1 of 6 criteria metRead →