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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- O-1ABusiness and managementNov 2019Dismissed
Dismissed · 6 criteria reviewed0 of 6 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and management2019Dismissed
A consumer audio company petitioned for O-1A classification for its founder and CEO with a Ph.D. in computer science. The AAO found only the judging criterion met and dismissed the appeal, concluding the beneficiary lacked extraordinary ability in business or sciences without major award or three qualifying criteria.
1 of 8 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and management2019DismissedDismissed · 4 criteria reviewed2 of 4 criteria metRead →