sustained EB-1A

sustained EB-1A Case: Chess

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Chess

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to establish the petitioner's eligibility. The evidence, including impressive national and world chess rankings, an international grandmaster title, news articles, tournament results, and letters from distinguished experts, demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner has sustained national or international acclaim and is within the small percentage of individuals who have risen to the very top of the field of chess.

Criteria Discussed

Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media

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