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EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAY282026_01B2203

JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

A veterinarian appealed motion to reopen extraordinary ability denial. The AAO dismissed the motion, finding no new facts warranting reopening. Though meeting three regulatory criteria at step one, the appellate decision properly found insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim and top percentage standing at step two.

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What the AAO accepted

  • Judging · Director found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed
  • Leading or critical role · Appellate decision found criterion met on first step review
  • Scholarly articles · Director found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed

What was missing

  • Final merits · Appellate decision found insufficient evidence of top percentage standing and sustained national acclaim in veterinary field

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
JudgingMetDirector found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed
Leading or critical roleMetAppellate decision found criterion met on first step review
Scholarly articlesMetDirector found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed
Final meritsNot metAppellate decision found insufficient evidence of top percentage standing and sustained national acclaim in veterinary field

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