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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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- O-1AOtherOct 2022Dismissed
Dismissed · 8 criteria reviewed0 of 8 criteria metRead → - O-1AFilm, music, performing artsOct 2022Dismissed
A talent agency petitioned for O-1A classification for a stand-up comedian. The petitioner claimed lead performer status, national recognition, and commercial success. The AAO found the petitioner satisfied fewer than three required evidentiary criteria and dismissed the appeal without reaching the overall sustained acclaim analysis.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athleticsAug 2022DismissedDismissed · 4 criteria reviewed1 of 4 criteria metRead →
- O-1ASports and athleticsJun 2022Dismissed
Horse breeding business petitioned for stallion manager as O-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner claimed seven criteria but AAO found only one met. Comparable evidence for awards criterion rejected because petitioner failed to show criterion does not apply to occupation. Appeal dismissed.
1 of 8 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and managementMar 2022Dismissed
Media production agency petitioned for O-1A classification for senior vice president of production finance. AAO dismissed motions, finding only one criterion met and insufficient documentation of membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - O-1AArts, design, architectureJan 2022Dismissed
An artist agent, who is also a professor of studio arts, petitioned for a fine artist under the O-1 classification for extraordinary ability in the arts. This is O-1B, not O-1A. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the evidence did not satisfy three of the alternative regulatory criteria.
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