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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-1AEducation and academiaSep 2024Dismissed
An assistant professor claimed extraordinary ability in academia. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding she abandoned some claims and failed to overcome the director's determinations on awards, membership, publications, original contributions, and critical role.
0 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AEducation and academiaApr 2024Dismissed
A professor of urban and regional planning in Brazil claims extraordinary ability. He met one of ten evidentiary criteria (judging) but the AAO found he did not meet three required. The record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or position at the very top of the field.
1 of 11 criteria metRead →