sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Arts
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Decision Summary
The AAO reopened the case on its own motion to reconsider the evidence consistent with the legal framework established in the Kazarian v. USCIS court decision. Upon re-evaluation under this standard, the AAO found that the petitioner had established eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence, leading to the withdrawal of its prior dismissal and the approval of the petition.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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