sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Theater Operations
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met three of the required regulatory criteria, overturning the director's denial. The AAO found sufficient evidence of the petitioner's original contributions of major significance, his leading role for a distinguished organization (the Kimmel Center), and comparable evidence of commercial success.
Criteria Discussed
Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field. Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation. Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
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