sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Film Director
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner satisfied three of the required regulatory criteria. The petitioner provided evidence of published materials in major media outlets, proof of serving as a judge for a film festival, and documentation that his films were shown at numerous international film festivals. The AAO concluded that the totality of this evidence established the beneficiary's sustained national acclaim and extraordinary ability.
Criteria Discussed
Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Evidence Of The Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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