Date of Decision: July 18, 2017
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Advertising Creative Director
Field: Business
Nationality: Venezuela
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Judging Competitions:
The Petitioner participated as a juror in competitions such as a newspaper’s photography contest and the ‘Awards’.
High Salary:
The Petitioner provided evidence of a high salary relative to other creative directors, supported by documentation of his earnings and a 2014 salary survey.
Nationally Recognized Awards:
The Petitioner received several awards, including first place in a national advertising competition, supported by media coverage.
Published Material:
Articles about the Petitioner appeared in professional publications such as and .
Leading Role:
The Petitioner held a leading role for a distinguished organization, evidenced by numerous awards, news articles, and industry rankings.
Criteria Not Met:
No criteria were explicitly mentioned as not met in the document.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The Petitioner won significant awards, such as the first place in a newspaper’s advertising competition. His projects also received multiple gold, silver, and honorable mention awards.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Articles about the Petitioner were published in reputable professional publications, indicating his sustained national acclaim in the Venezuelan advertising industry.
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner judged multiple national and international level competitions, which involved experienced professionals and reflected his national acclaim.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The Petitioner received a high salary, significantly above the upper earnings range for Venezuelan creative directors, indicating his sustained national acclaim.
Supporting Documentation
- Judging Competitions: Evidence of participation as a juror in multiple competitions.
- High Salary: Documentation of earnings and a 2014 salary survey.
- Nationally Recognized Awards: Media coverage of awards won by the Petitioner.
- Published Material: Articles in professional publications.
- Leading Role: Evidence of a leading role in a distinguished organization.
Conclusion
Final Determination:
The appeal is sustained. The Petitioner meets at least three of the evidentiary criteria and has demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim, qualifying for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability.
Reasoning:
The Petitioner has shown extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim, recognized by extensive documentation. He has demonstrated an acclaimed career in a leading role and received a high salary consistent with national acclaim.
Next Steps:
The Petitioner may continue working in his area of expertise in the United States, benefiting the country prospectively.
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