Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Music (2018): the AAO found that the petitioner, a composer and lyricist,
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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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Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Comparable Evidence
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