sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Advertising
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three regulatory criteria, contrary to the director's initial denial. The AAO found the director's reasoning flawed for dismissing collaborative awards, concluding that winning awards like the Cannes Lions was sufficient. Additionally, the AAO found that an article in Advertising Age met the published materials criterion and that judging the Cuspide Awards met the judging criterion.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field
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