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.
