Remanded
EB-1A
EB-1A Remanded — Acting (2021): the Director improperly conducted the final merits
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly conducted the final merits determination. The Director dismissed the petitioner's awards and media coverage as common in the entertainment industry without giving sufficient weight to the content of the evidence, which included articles spanning over a decade indicating sustained national acclaim. The AAO found that further analysis and consideration of the entire record was necessary.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
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