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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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- EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineNov 2022Sustained
Psychological science researcher with Ph.D. sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: proposed research has substantial merit and national importance; petitioner is well positioned to advance it; waiver benefits U.S. interests.
3 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicineNov 2022Sustained
Researcher in life sciences with doctoral degree from Chile sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO found three criteria met: scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging. Final merits determination confirmed sustained national acclaim and revolutionary research impact on medical practice, warranting extraordinary ability classification.
4 of 5 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineOct 2022Sustained
Medical researcher with Ph.D. sought national interest waiver after director found advanced degree eligibility. AAO held all three Dhanasar prongs met: proposed research has substantial merit and national importance, petitioner well positioned to advance it, and waiver benefits United States based on her demonstrated expertise and contributions.
3 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineOct 2022Sustained
A professor and researcher with PhD sought EB-2 NIW for proposed research endeavor. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: endeavor had national importance, petitioner was well positioned to advance it, and waiver would benefit the United States.
3 of 3 criteria metRead →