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Published AAO appeal decisions
Search the decisions the Administrative Appeals Office has published, narrow them by visa, criterion, field and year, and read our summary of each one with a link to the official PDF.
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1AArts, design, architecture2008Dismissed
Model petitioner claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A through awards, published material, and original contributions. AAO upheld director's denial, finding competition limited to novices insufficient, publications predated filing, and no evidence original style influenced field significantly.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1AArts, design, architecture2008Dismissed
Photographer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO upheld director's denial, finding petitioner showed professional success and talent but failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim necessary for top-tier classification.
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