Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Music (2024): the AAO found that the petitioner was well-positioned to
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor, overturning the Director's denial. The AAO was persuaded by evidence of her unique education, rare expertise in Assyrian music and languages, and detailed letters from scholars and community leaders who emphasized her singular ability to preserve this cultural heritage.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
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