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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 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringMay 2025Remanded
Mechanical engineer with advanced degree sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for semiconductor manufacturing advancement. Service center denied without adequate explanation of Dhanasar prongs analysis. AAO remanded for new decision because service center failed to explain rationale and adequately address petitioner's proposed endeavor rather than employment position.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringMay 2025Remanded
Remanded · 6 criteria reviewed3 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringMay 2025Remanded
An advanced manufacturing engineer seeks EB-2 with NIW. The AAO agreed substantial merit was shown but found the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate national importance of the specific endeavor. The decision remanded for the director to reconsider the third prong using STEM-field guidance from policy manual.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →