Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Ice Skating: the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met two additional criteria that the director had previously denied. The AAO determined that the petitioner's past national championships constituted 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes' because she demonstrated sustained acclaim through her current leading roles with Disney on Ice. The AAO also concluded that her participation in a tour of championship skaters qualified as an 'artistic exhibition or showcase,' thus meeting the required three criteria for approval.
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Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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