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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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Years covered
2005-2026
Latest decision
Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1AChemistry and materialsFeb 2026Dismissed
A synthetic organic chemist met at least three initial EB-1A criteria but failed the final merits step. AAO found his judging experience and publications insufficient to show he rose to the very top of the field or enjoyed sustained national or international acclaim.
1 of 2 criteria metRead → - EB-1AChemistry and materialsJan 2026Dismissed
A principal scientist in chemistry claimed five criteria but satisfied only two. The AAO found published material did not meet regulatory requirements and citation metrics alone do not demonstrate contributions of major significance. Appeal dismissed for failing to establish three qualifying criteria.
0 of 11 criteria metRead → - EB-1AChemistry and materialsJan 2026Dismissed
Dismissed · 9 criteria reviewed0 of 9 criteria metRead → - EB-1AChemistry and materialsJan 2026Dismissed
A cosmetics expert claimed extraordinary ability through seven criteria. The petitioner established judging and scholarly articles but failed awards and published material. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the record insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
2 of 7 criteria metRead →