Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Horse Breeding (2017): upon review, the AAO found the petitioner satisfied an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because, upon review, the AAO found the petitioner satisfied an additional evidentiary criterion (published material in major media) that the Director had previously denied, thus meeting the minimum of three criteria. In the final merits determination, the AAO concluded the petitioner's history of breeding champion horses, introducing new bloodlines, and influencing the careers of top trainers demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim, placing him at the very top of his field.
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Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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