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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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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- O-1AHealthcare, clinicalMar 2023Dismissed
Dismissed · 5 criteria reviewed2 of 5 criteria metRead → - O-1AHealthcare, clinicalFeb 2023DismissedDismissed · 7 criteria reviewed1 of 7 criteria metRead →
- O-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringJan 2023Dismissed
An engineering company sponsored a thermofluidic and bridge erosion researcher for O-1A extraordinary ability. The petitioner submitted evidence for four criteria but satisfied only scholarly articles. The AAO found the beneficiary's published work lacked demonstration of major significance; diverse skillset alone does not constitute original contributions of requisite magnitude. Appeal dismissed.
1 of 6 criteria metRead →