dismissed EB-1A Case: Pathology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed, finding that the petitioner's evidence, such as training fellowships and residencies, did not constitute nationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence, but rather were training opportunities. The petitioner's counsel was noted for inflating the significance of these training programs rather than demonstrating how the evidence was indicative of acclaim at the very top of the field.
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