Date of Decision: OCT. 5, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Cardiovascular Researcher
Field: Cardiology
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Judging: The petitioner satisfied the criterion for serving as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of specialization.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The petitioner met the criterion by authoring scholarly articles in the field.
Criteria Not Met:
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
- The petitioner did not establish that his contributions have risen to the level of major significance. Letters provided did not detail the specific impact or influence of his work in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Original Contributions of Major Significance
Summary of findings:
The petitioner’s paper was referenced in major guidelines, but it was one among many and did not stand out as a significant contribution.
Key quotes or references:
- “The petitioner’s paper is 1 of 786 other articles cited within the guidelines.”
- “The letters do not articulate and explain how the petitioner’s paper ‘has improved the medical care of patients’ and ‘improved patient outcomes.’”
Supporting Documentation
- Letters from Experts: Multiple letters were submitted to support the petitioner’s contributions, but they lacked specific and detailed information.
- Citation Data: Google Scholar citation data was provided, but it was not sufficient to demonstrate major significance in the field.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Appeal Dismissed
Reasoning:
- The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria.
- The evidence did not establish that the petitioner’s contributions were of major significance in the field.
Next Steps:
The petitioner may consider providing more detailed and specific evidence of the impact of his work or seek other visa classifications if eligible.
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Cite as Matter ofG-M-, ID# 19893950
Document: OCT052022_01B2203
