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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- EB-1AFinance and economicsOct 2022Dismissed
Asset manager specializing in insurance and pensions seeks extraordinary ability classification. AAO confirmed three evidentiary criteria met but found final merits not established. Limited and non-sustained media coverage and standard peer review activity insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim at top of field.
3 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1AFinance and economicsJan 2022Dismissed
A software developer and financial analyst sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding petitioner met only one of six claimed criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required at top of field.
1 of 7 criteria metRead →