dismissed O-1A Case: Medical Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. Evidence for published material about the beneficiary and authorship of scholarly articles was submitted after the petition's filing date and therefore could not be considered. Additionally, the AAO determined that the beneficiary's roles as an intern, resident, and fellow did not constitute employment in a 'critical or essential capacity' for a distinguished organization.
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