dismissed O-1A Case: Podiatric Medicine
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The evidence submitted, including various awards and selections for academic societies and a residency program, was found to relate to the beneficiary's time as a student, not accomplishments in his professional field. The AAO determined these academic achievements did not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in the field of endeavor.
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