Outcome: Dismissed
MAY282026_01B2203
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.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
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
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed | |
| Met | Appellate decision found criterion met on first step review | |
| Met | Director found criterion met at first step; appellate decision affirmed | |
| Not met | Appellate decision found insufficient evidence of top percentage standing and sustained national acclaim in veterinary field |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.
