Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Contemporary Art (2012): the director's denial was overturned
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the director's denial was overturned. The AAO, applying the two-part analysis from the Kazarian decision, found that the petitioner, a contemporary artist, successfully submitted evidence meeting at least three of the required regulatory criteria.
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Published Material About The Alien Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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