Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Video Game Development (2014): the AAO determined that the petitioner had satisfied at
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had satisfied at least three evidentiary criteria, including performing in a leading or critical role and judging the work of others. In the final merits determination, the AAO found that the beneficiary's essential work on award-winning, critically acclaimed, and commercially successful video games, coupled with his indispensable roles at well-known companies, demonstrated that he had risen to the very top of his field with sustained national acclaim.
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Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
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