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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-1ACivil and environmental engineeringSep 2025Dismissed
Surveyor seeking EB-1A for extraordinary ability in geodetic and survey networks. Met judging and scholarly articles criteria. AAO affirmed SCOPS finding that original contributions and leading critical roles criteria unmet. With only two criteria satisfied, threshold not reached; final merits determination declined.
2 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringMay 2025Dismissed
A civil engineer self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability claiming five criteria. The AAO affirmed that only two criteria were met and dismissed because petitioner failed to demonstrate the extraordinary ability standard requiring sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.
2 of 7 criteria metRead →