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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-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsMar 2024Dismissed
Communications specialist with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed sustainability communications endeavor; industry importance does not substitute for specific endeavor impact.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsMar 2024Dismissed
Marketing manager sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. AAO reversed director's prong-one finding and dismissed, holding endeavor lacked national importance and petitioner not well-positioned. Tourism marketing business lacked evidence of significant U.S. economic impact or field-wide advancement.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsJan 2023Dismissed
A marketing professional with tourism and hotel management degree sought an EB-2 national interest waiver to start and manage her own tourism business. The AAO affirmed denial, finding her proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would serve only specific clients without broader economic impact, and she was not well positioned to advance it.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →