Date of Decision: June 13, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Coach
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards: The Petitioner met this criterion as they received several lesser-known awards for their achievements.
Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements: The Petitioner was a member of a national team, which qualifies as a membership requiring outstanding achievements.
Published material about the individual in professional or major media: The Petitioner had articles about them published on a major sports website, which qualifies under this criterion.
Criteria Not Met:
Original contributions of major significance: The Petitioner did not dispute the previous determination that they did not meet this criterion.
Participation as a judge: The Petitioner’s claims regarding participation as a judge were not substantiated with sufficient evidence.
Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations or establishments: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Petitioner held a leading or critical role that contributed to their field significantly.
High remuneration for services: The Petitioner’s salary was not sufficiently above the average to indicate high remuneration indicative of extraordinary ability.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The Petitioner received several lesser-known national and international awards. However, these did not suffice to establish sustained national or international acclaim as required.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Articles about the Petitioner were published on a major sports website, demonstrating recognition in their field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show they made original contributions of major significance in their field.
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner did not provide adequate evidence to support their claims of participating as a judge of others’ work.
Membership in Associations:
The Petitioner was part of a national team, which is recognized as a qualifying membership that requires outstanding achievements.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The evidence did not support that the Petitioner held a leading or critical role in their organizations, limiting their claims under this criterion.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The Petitioner’s salary did not demonstrate high remuneration relative to others in their field, falling short of establishing this criterion.
Supporting Documentation
- Articles and Publications: Documenting the Petitioner’s achievements and recognition in the sports media.
- Award Certificates: Lesser-known national and international awards received by the Petitioner.
- Membership Proof: Evidence of the Petitioner’s membership in a national team.
- Salary Documentation: Salary details and comparison to industry standards, demonstrating remuneration.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Denied
Reasoning: The evidence provided did not sufficiently demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the Petitioner’s field, particularly as a coach, rather than as an athlete. The Petitioner did not meet the required evidentiary criteria and failed to show extraordinary ability as required by the EB1 classification.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may consider gathering additional and stronger evidence to support the criteria not met or explore other immigration options.
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Cite as Matter of G-M-, ID# 19576069
JUN132022_02B2203
