Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Table Tennis (2015): the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three regulatory criteria. He provided evidence of winning nationally and internationally recognized awards, membership in a selective national team that requires outstanding achievements, and published material about his work in major media. The AAO concluded that this evidence, along with his high national ranking, demonstrated he has sustained national or international acclaim and has risen to the very top of his field.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
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