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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-1AFilm, music, performing artsDec 2025Dismissed
Producer of performing arts events in O-1B status sought extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner failed to establish three threshold evidentiary criteria. AAO affirmed denial, finding ABU award not major and publications not scholarly. Final merits determination was reserved because petitioner did not meet initial evidence threshold.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsAug 2025Dismissed
Venezuelan actress, model, and entertainer seeks EB-1A classification. Only one of ten initial criteria met; remaining four claimed criteria rejected. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed to satisfy threshold requirement of three evidentiary criteria.
1 of 6 criteria metRead →