dismissed O-1A Case: Medical Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualified as an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided, such as being board certified, being selected as Chief Nephrology Fellow, and membership in professional societies, was deemed insufficient to meet the high standard of sustained national or international acclaim required for the O-1 classification.
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