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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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- EB-1ABusiness and management2009Dismissed
A music manager sought EB-1A classification claiming to meet three criteria. The AAO corrected the director's field characterization but found awards, membership, and leading role criteria unmet. Evidence demonstrated talent but not sustained acclaim placing the petitioner among the very top.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABusiness and management2009Dismissed
Business professional sought EB-1A classification. Met published material criterion through professional articles discussing achievements. Failed to meet awards and leading role criteria. Overall record does not demonstrate achievements placing petitioner significantly above others at national or international level.
1 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABusiness and management2009Dismissed
Entertainment company petitioner sought classification for beneficiary Vice President as extraordinary ability immigrant. AAO affirmed denial, finding beneficiary failed to meet any of five claimed criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at very top level.
0 of 6 criteria metRead →