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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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- EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalNov 2020Dismissed
A radiologist self-petitioner claimed seven EB-1A criteria. The AAO found three criteria satisfied: judging, scholarly articles, and high salary. The AAO rejected membership, original contributions, and leading critical role as not meeting the standard. The petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
2 of 11 criteria metRead → - EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalJan 2020Dismissed
An obstetrics and gynecology physician sought EB-1A classification. The AAO found only two criteria met (judging and scholarly articles), below the three-criterion threshold. Awards and published material claims failed due to lack of national or international recognition, and original contributions were not established.
2 of 7 criteria metRead →