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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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- O-1ABusiness and managementNov 2022Remanded
A company executive was the beneficiary of an O-1 extension petition filed by his employer in the business field. The director denied it over a suspended corporate status and a willful misrepresentation finding. The AAO withdrew the decision and remanded, because the director did not adequately consider the response to the notice of intent to deny.
Read → - EB-1ABusiness and managementSep 2022Remanded
Business executive and entrepreneur sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Director found two criteria met but AAO found decision conclusory on several criteria claimed. AAO remanded for fuller analysis of awards, membership, judging, original contributions, and salary, with instructions for final merits review if three criteria satisfied.
0 of 6 criteria metRead →