What type of decisions are issued by the AAO that are limited to specific case facts?

Non-precedent decisions are issued by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and are specifically tailored to the facts of individual cases. These decisions are not intended to serve as a binding authority for future cases, meaning they do not establish legal precedent or guide the decision-making process in other similar cases. Instead, they are limited to the circumstances and particulars of the case at hand, allowing the AAO to address unique or specific issues without creating broader implications for other cases. This approach ensures a level of flexibility in resolving specific matters while maintaining that each case is considered on its own merits.

In contrast, case precedents are crafted to set a standard that can be applied in future cases, binding decisions have authority over subsequent cases until they are reversed by a higher authority, and interim reports do not relate to specific case decisions but typically serve as interim guidance or updates on broader issues.