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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-1ABusiness and managementApr 2025Remanded
A corporate attorney with thirty years of business law experience in U.S.-France trade sought EB-1A classification. The AAO remanded because the Service Center Director failed to fully analyze claimed evidentiary criteria and incorrectly rejected post-filing evidence, depriving the petitioner of complete consideration.
0 of 7 criteria metRead → - EB-1ABusiness and managementApr 2020Remanded
Retail business consultant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Director dismissed motion improperly. AAO held Director failed to analyze new evidence of original contributions and did not conduct required two-part review, remanding for reconsideration with full analysis of claimed criteria and final merits determination.
2 of 4 criteria metRead →