What can you appeal to AAO?
There are approximately fifty different types of immigration applications and petitions that can be appealed to the AAO, including:
- Most employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.
- EB-5 immigrant investor petitions.
- Temporary Protected Status applications.
- K-1 Fiancé(e) visa petitions.
Are AAO decisions binding?
These decisions are binding on the parties involved in the case, but do not create or modify USCIS policy or practice. The AAO does not announce new interpretations of law or establish agency policy through non-precedent decisions.
How do I cite USCIS AAO decision?
USCIS, Sept. 24, 2015 – “The AAO recently adopted a new decision format. You can now cite to our non-precedent decisions using a citation string located at the end of each decision. The citation string uses the initials of the involved party and an individual random ID number that will make each citation precise.
Is AAO part of USCIS?
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) conducts administrative review of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers’ decisions regarding immigration benefit requests in order to promote consistency and accuracy in the interpretation of immigration law and policy.
How do I contact AAO?
By Department
| Department | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service | [email protected] | 415.561.8540 |
| Ethics | [email protected] | 415.561.8500 |
| EyeCare America | [email protected] | 877.887.6327 |
| EyeNet Magazine | [email protected] | 415.561.8500 |
Can you appeal AAO decision?
You may appeal certain USCIS decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), an office within the Department of Justice.
What happens if I 290B is denied?
An AAO denial of an I-290B appeal can be challenged in federal district court. An AAO denial decision is considered to have exhausted all administrative remedies, which is a requirement for a federal district court challenge.
How long does Uscis appeal take?
A. The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case file after the initial field review. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO’s control.
Where can I find BIA decisions?
The BIA reviews decisions of immigration judges and select DHS administrative decisions. The BIA is located within the EOIR. BIA decisions may be appealed to the Federal courts. **BIA decisions since 2000 are available on the EOIR website (see below).
Where is AAO located?
Sydney
Australian Astronomical Observatory
| Alternative names | AAO |
|---|---|
| Location | North Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales, AUS |
| Coordinates | 33°47′46″S 151°08′42″ECoordinates: 33°47′46″S 151°08′42″E |
| Altitude | 1,164 m (3,819 ft) |
| Website | www.aao.gov.au |
What does AAO stand for?
Meaning; AAO: American Academy of Ophthalmology: AAO: American Academy of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery) AAO: American Association of Orthodontists
Where can I find the precedent decisions of the AAO?
Please see the AAO’s precedent decisions , located in the Virtual Law Library of the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Learn more information about Administrative Appeals .
What does the AAO do for immigration cases?
ICE determinations that a surety bond has been breached. We also have jurisdiction to review decisions by the USCIS service centers to revoke certain previously approved petitions. The AAO adjudicates three primary categories of cases: appeals, motions, and certifications. Each category serves a different function and has distinct requirements.
What is the AAO administrative review process?
Petitioners and applicants for certain categories of immigration benefits may appeal an unfavorable decision to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). We conduct administrative review of those appeals to ensure consistency and accuracy in the interpretation of immigration law and policy.