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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-1AArts, design, architectureMay 2025Dismissed
Dismissed · 4 criteria reviewed0 of 4 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and managementFeb 2025Dismissed
A company seeks O-1A classification for its financial vice president. The AAO found the beneficiary did not satisfy three required evidentiary criteria. Award evidence was not nationally or internationally recognized, membership and judging claims lacked comparability to regulatory standards, and the appeal was dismissed.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →