Date of Decision: May 24, 2017
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Arts
Field: Extraordinary Ability in the Arts
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Summarily Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
None
Criteria Not Met:
Specific, Erroneous Conclusion of Law or Fact Not Identified: The petitioner did not provide a statement in support of the appeal that specifically identified an erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the decision being appealed. On the Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, the petitioner stated that a brief or additional evidence would be submitted within 30 days of the February 1, 2016, filing date. However, no additional documentation was submitted to date.
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 stated that additional evidence would be submitted but failed to provide any supporting documentation within the given timeframe.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is summarily dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner failed to identify any specific, erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the Director’s decision. No additional evidence or brief was submitted to support the appeal.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider re-filing the petition with additional evidence or addressing the specific legal and factual issues outlined in the initial denial.
