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Published AAO appeal decisions
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Years covered
2005-2026
Latest decision
Aug 31, 2026
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- O-1AFinance and economicsOct 2024Dismissed
Investment firm petitions for O-1A classification for external managers evaluation specialist. Petitioner failed to submit required advisory opinion and satisfied only two of eight evidentiary criteria. Missing published material documentation and failing to establish three alternate criteria, petition dismissed.
2 of 8 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and managementSep 2024Dismissed
Dismissed · 8 criteria reviewed2 of 8 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athleticsFeb 2024RemandedRemanded · 9 criteria reviewed0 of 9 criteria metRead →
- O-1AArts, design, architectureFeb 2024Dismissed
Restaurant petitioned for O-1A classification of executive chef claiming extraordinary ability in the culinary arts. AAO dismissed appeal because beneficiary failed to establish any of the required evidentiary criteria, with evidence containing credibility and consistency issues.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - O-1AComputer science and AIFeb 2024DismissedDismissed · 9 criteria reviewed2 of 9 criteria metRead →