dismissed EB-1A Case: Orthopedic Surgery
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly articles, high salary), the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determination. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's judging experience and publication record were not sufficient to show he had risen to the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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