Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Bodybuilding Promoter
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Iranian
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner served as a bodybuilding judge at various competitions, including events in Hungary and Spain.
Criteria Not Met:
- Awards and Prizes:
- The petitioner did not demonstrate receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards in bodybuilding promotion. The achievements of the athletes promoted do not fulfill this criterion.
- Membership in Associations:
- The petitioner’s memberships in associations were not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts.
- Published Material:
- Articles submitted were not properly certified translations and lacked necessary documentation to prove publication in major media.
- Original Contributions:
- Letters provided were not sufficiently detailed and lacked corroborative evidence, diminishing their probative value.
- Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
- The petitioner failed to demonstrate that his works were displayed in artistic exhibitions or showcases.
- Leading or Critical Role:
- The petitioner did not provide evidence to show that the organizations he led had distinguished reputations.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The petitioner claimed numerous international awards won by teams he promoted, but did not personally receive any nationally or internationally recognized awards.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Submitted articles were not compliant with regulatory requirements for certified translations and lacked proof of publication in major media.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Letters of recommendation were largely similar in content and lacked specific details on the petitioner’s contributions and their impact.
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner successfully demonstrated his role as a judge in various bodybuilding competitions.
Membership in Associations:
The petitioner’s memberships were not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
The petitioner did not provide evidence to demonstrate that his work was displayed in artistic venues.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
Evidence was insufficient to show the organizations led by the petitioner had distinguished reputations.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
No evidence was provided.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
No evidence was provided.
Supporting Documentation
- Screenshots and certificates relating to various competitions and memberships, but lacking required detail and certification.
- Recommendation letters which were highly similar and lacked individual corroborative evidence.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning:
The petitioner did not satisfy the requirement of meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria. The evidence provided was insufficient in quality and detail to demonstrate eligibility for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability.
Next Steps:
Recommendations for future applications include providing detailed, certified documentation and ensuring that evidence meets the specific regulatory criteria.
