sustained EB-1A Case: Marketing
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the beneficiary met the necessary three of ten regulatory criteria, contrary to the director's initial denial. While concurring with the director that the 'published materials' criterion was met, the AAO also found that the beneficiary's career in aggregate, including a major distribution deal with Wal-Mart and his selection to an exclusive wine importers committee, satisfied the criterion for 'original contributions of major significance.'
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