Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Sports Broadcasting (2011): the director initially determined the petitioner had not
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Decision Summary
The director initially determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that upon de novo review and application of the two-part analysis from Kazarian v. USCIS, the petitioner's evidence was sufficient to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria, thereby establishing eligibility for the classification.
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Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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