Date of Decision: March 26, 2021
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Consultant
Field: Fundraising and Project Management
Nationality: Not specified in the document
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Leading or Critical Role for Organizations with Distinguished Reputation:
The Petitioner served in critical roles for a well-known international humanitarian organization, contributing significantly to its mission and activities in various regions.
Criteria Not Met:
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Although the Petitioner made substantial contributions to his field, the evidence did not demonstrate that these contributions had a major impact on the broader field of fundraising and project management.
High Salary or Other Significantly High Remuneration:
The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that he commanded a high salary or significantly high remuneration compared to others in his field. The documentation did not adequately demonstrate his total earnings or provide comparative salary data.
Other Claimed Criteria:
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Membership in Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The reference letters provided did not demonstrate that the Petitioner’s contributions significantly impacted or influenced the field of fundraising and project management.
Participation as a Judge:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Membership in Associations:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The Petitioner performed critical roles for a distinguished international humanitarian organization, significantly contributing to its activities in targeted regions.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The Petitioner did not provide sufficient documentation to establish that he commanded a high salary or significantly high remuneration compared to others in his field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable or not sufficiently addressed in the decision.
Supporting Documentation
Reference Letters: Letters from colleagues and experts familiar with the Petitioner’s work, attesting to his contributions and roles in various organizations.
Employment Records: Documentation of the Petitioner’s roles and contributions to an international humanitarian organization.
Salary Documentation: Letters and invoices related to the Petitioner’s remuneration, though lacking comprehensive comparative data.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed.
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the evidentiary criteria required for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided did not sufficiently establish sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner was among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may consider gathering additional evidence to address the deficiencies identified in the decision and reapply or explore alternative immigration options.
