sustained EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a composer and lyricist, met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria, contrary to the Director's finding of only one. The AAO concluded that the petitioner satisfied the criteria for nationally recognized awards, published materials in major media, and judging the work of others. A final merits determination considering the totality of the evidence confirmed the petitioner had achieved sustained national or international acclaim.
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