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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-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 → - 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-1ABusiness and managementAug 2021Dismissed
Dismissed · 3 criteria reviewed1 of 3 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and managementMar 2021DismissedDismissed · 5 criteria reviewed2 of 5 criteria metRead →
- O-1ABusiness and management2019DismissedDismissed · 4 criteria reviewed2 of 4 criteria metRead →
- O-1ABusiness and management2016Dismissed
A yacht management company petitioned for O-1A classification for a beneficiary in business. The AAO found beneficiary met only one evidentiary criterion and dismissed the appeal, concluding she failed to demonstrate the extraordinary ability required.
0 of 7 criteria metRead →