Date of Decision: January 06, 2015
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Anthropologist
Field: Cultural Anthropology and Sociology of Non-Western Societies
Nationality: [not specified]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- None: The petitioner did not meet the required criteria.
Criteria Not Met:
- One-time achievement or three of ten regulatory criteria: The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of a one-time major achievement or meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria required.
- Published material about the alien: No evidence was provided of published material in professional or major trade publications related to anthropology.
- Original contributions of major significance: The record did not establish the petitioner’s claimed contributions as significant within the field of anthropology.
- Display of work at exhibitions or showcases: The petitioner did not meet this criterion as it applies to visual arts, which is not applicable to her field.
- Authorship of scholarly articles: There was no evidence of the petitioner having authored scholarly articles in recognized publications related to her field.
- Leading or critical role: The petitioner failed to demonstrate a leading or critical role in an organization with a distinguished reputation relevant to her field.
Key Points from the Decision
- Awards and Prizes Won: Not applicable.
- Published Materials About the Petitioner: Not applicable.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: Not applicable.
- Participation as a Judge: Not applicable.
- Membership in Associations: Not applicable.
- Authorship of scholarly articles: Not applicable.
- Leading or critical role performed: Not applicable.
- Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not applicable.
- Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: Not applicable.
- Commercial successes in the Performing Arts: Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
- The petitioner provided numerous documents, none of which satisfactorily met the regulatory criteria.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The petitioner did not provide adequate evidence to qualify under the EB-1 extraordinary ability category as an anthropologist.
Reasoning: The petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met any of the essential criteria for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability in her field.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider reapplying if able to provide sufficient and relevant evidence to meet the criteria or consider other visa categories more aligned with her qualifications and documentation.
