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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-1ALaw, policy, social science2009Dismissed
Attorney seeking extraordinary ability claimed eligibility through committee membership and media mentions of legal transactions. Decision found membership based on employment rather than achievement and articles about transactions rather than petitioner, failing to demonstrate top-tier acclaim.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALaw, policy, social science2009Dismissed
Social worker and women's rights advocate claimed awards, membership, published material, and high salary criteria. The AAO rejected awards as decade-old and organizationally-based, membership as lacking outstanding achievement requirements, articles as incompletely translated, and salary as not clearly tied to social work. Evidence insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim.
0 of 5 criteria metRead →