Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Pediatric Gastroenterology: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO rejected counsel's attempt to re-characterize the petitioner's field from a 'medical scientist' to a 'practicing pediatric gastroenterologist' as an impermissible material change to the petition. The evidence submitted for the 'awards' criterion was found insufficient to meet the high standard required for this visa classification.
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