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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-1AFinance and economicsMar 2022Dismissed
Financial specialist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner met only one of ten evidentiary criteria (leading role) and failed to establish three required criteria. Evidence lacked specificity about major significance of contributions and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
1 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AFinance and economicsJan 2022Dismissed
A software developer and financial analyst sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding petitioner met only one of six claimed criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required at top of field.
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