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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.

Decisions in the library
6,586
6,586 classified
Visa types
3
Years covered
2005-2026
Latest decision
Aug 31, 2026
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- O-1ABusiness and managementAug 2021Dismissed
Dismissed · 3 criteria reviewed1 of 3 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and managementMar 2021Dismissed
Dismissed · 5 criteria reviewed2 of 5 criteria metRead → - O-1ABusiness and management2021Dismissed
An employer petitioned for O-1A classification for a chief executive officer in culinary development. AAO affirmed revocation of initial approval, finding beneficiary failed to meet extraordinary ability criteria. Award lacked documentation of national or international recognition; business contributions did not demonstrate major significance.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →
