Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Business (2012): the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met three of the ten regulatory criteria. In its final merits determination, the AAO concluded that the petitioner's career of acclaimed work, including serving as CEO for two companies (one of which was recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the U.S.), commanding high remuneration, holding patents, and receiving corroborating letters from experts, demonstrated sustained national acclaim at the very top of the business field.
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8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
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