sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Magic
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a magician, satisfied at least three of the eligibility criteria. Specifically, the AAO determined that the petitioner's First Prize at the FISM World Magic Championships was a significant internationally recognized award, supported by extensive media coverage and expert testimony, which established sustained national acclaim and met the awards criterion.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
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