sustained EB-1A Case: Water-Skiing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, disagreeing with the Director's finding of only one. The AAO determined that the petitioner's numerous competition awards were nationally and internationally recognized and that his membership on a national team required outstanding achievements. Based on the totality of the evidence, including sustained national acclaim over a long career, the AAO concluded he qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability.
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