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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2009Dismissed
Employer petitioned for scientist beneficiary claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. AAO upheld denial, finding one criterion met but three required; letters and salary evidence insufficient for major significance; failed to demonstrate beneficiary among small percentage at field top.
1 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2009Dismissed
Self-represented meteorologist claimed extraordinary ability based on awards, memberships in scientific societies, and high salary. AAO found awards insufficient, memberships required only publication records or standard credentials, and no comparative salary evidence provided. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet three criteria.
0 of 4 criteria metRead →