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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 economicsNov 2020Dismissed
A finance business partner claimed four additional criteria beyond two already met by the service center. The AAO agreed she met judging and critical role criteria but rejected membership claims. With only two criteria met instead of three required, the petition failed. Appeal dismissed.
2 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1AFinance and economicsMar 2020Dismissed
Software development executive in financial technology claimed extraordinary ability via membership, original contributions, critical role, and salary. AAO found only critical role criterion met, disagreed with director on salary, rejected membership and contributions as insufficient. Dismissed for failing three-criterion threshold.
1 of 5 criteria metRead →