Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Music (2011): on a motion to reconsider, the AAO withdrew its previous
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Decision Summary
On a motion to reconsider, the AAO withdrew its previous dismissal and approved the petition. Applying the two-part analysis from the Kazarian case, the AAO determined the petitioner met four evidentiary criteria. In the final merits determination, the office concluded the evidence demonstrated the petitioner had achieved the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
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