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AAO Appeal (Administrative Appeals Office)

FORMS: Form I-290B

Overview

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) reviews appeals of certain USCIS decisions — typically for cases not within BIA jurisdiction. AAO handles employment-based immigrant petitions (I-140), most nonimmigrant visa petitions (I-129), waiver denials, and other USCIS adjudications. AAO decisions may establish precedent within USCIS.

Eligibility Requirements

Adverse USCIS decision within AAO jurisdiction; timely filing.

Application Process

File Form I-290B with AAO designation; comprehensive appellate brief; and record evidence.

Required Documentation

Detailed legal brief; evidence; and procedural compliance.

Government Filing Fees

I-290B fee.


Processing Timeline

12–24 months.

Why Choose Our Firm

We pursue AAO appeals on EB-1A denials, EB-1B challenges, complex L-1B specialized knowledge cases, and high-profile waiver denials.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

AAO appellate work requires specialized expertise. Contact us if your USCIS case has been denied and AAO appeal is the next step.

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