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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-1ALaw, policy, social scienceApr 2025Dismissed
Criminal defense lawyer in Brazil sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO held he met only one of three required alternative criteria (published material); original contributions and scholarly articles not established; overall evidence insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim.
0 of 7 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALaw, policy, social scienceApr 2025Dismissed
Brazilian lawyer and business owner claims EB-1A extraordinary ability based on legal practice and labor reform publications. AAO held she failed to meet three required criteria; awards lack field-specific recognition and comparative salary data absent for self-employed practitioners.
2 of 5 criteria metRead →