dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Pediatric Gastroenterology
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.
Criteria Discussed
Awards
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