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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-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringNov 2024Dismissed
Drilling engineering executive claiming extraordinary ability. Met three regulatory criteria: judging, leading role, and high salary. AAO held final merits not satisfied; accomplishments lack sustained national or international acclaim sufficient to establish top-tier status in field.
3 of 9 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringJul 2024Dismissed
Paintless dent repair specialist in automotive industry seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner met only two criteria (published material, judging) but failed to meet three required criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the top of the field.
2 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringMar 2024Dismissed
Engineering executive in drilling and well completion sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed because petitioner met only two of required three initial criteria and failed final merits determination; lacks sustained national or international acclaim.
2 of 8 criteria metRead →