Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Journalism (2016): established eligibility by meeting at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found sufficient evidence that the petitioner participated as a judge of the work of others, performed in a leading or critical role for a distinguished organization, and commanded a high salary compared to others in the field. This evidence, in totality, demonstrated the sustained national acclaim required for the classification.
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Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Or Remuneration
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