Date of Decision: September 16, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability

Petitioner Information

Profession: Executive
Field: Oil and Gas Industry
Nationality: Not specified

Summary of Decision

Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved

Evidentiary Criteria Analysis

Criteria Met:

  1. Membership in Associations: Represented his employers on the boards of associations.
  2. Participation as a Judge: Involved in academic evaluations.
  3. Leading or Critical Role: Held high-ranking executive positions at major oil and gas companies.
  4. Published Material About the Individual: Named in Dinero magazine among top executives.
  5. Original Contributions of Major Significance: Participated in negotiations significantly impacting the industry.

Criteria Not Met:

  1. Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards: No evidence provided.
  2. High remuneration for services: Not specifically addressed.

Key Points from the Decision

Awards and Prizes Won:

  • Dinero magazine: Named among top executives in 2003. Though early in his career, later achievements supported this recognition.

Published Materials About the Petitioner:

  • Coverage of significant industry contributions, including major business transactions with international reach.

Original Contributions of Major Significance:

  • Negotiated contracts and deals with international impact, reshaping the industry.
  • Increased exports through significant negotiations.

Participation as a Judge:

  • Engaged in academic evaluations, contributing to the field through his expertise.

Membership in Associations:

  • Represented employers on the boards of associations, indicating his significant role in the field.

Supporting Documentation

  1. Dinero Magazine Article: Provided evidence of early recognition.
  2. Contract Negotiation Records: Demonstrated significant industry impact.
  3. Academic Evaluation Participation: Showed involvement in academic judging.
  4. Board Membership Records: Indicated roles in various associations.
  5. Industry Conference Participation: Highlighted his influence and dissemination of expertise.

Conclusion

Final Determination: The appeal is sustained, recognizing the petitioner as an individual of extraordinary ability.

Reasoning:

  • The petitioner demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim through multiple evidentiary criteria.
  • Held high-ranking executive positions and contributed significantly to the industry through negotiations and leadership roles.

Next Steps:

  • Petitioner to continue work in the U.S. in his area of extraordinary ability, substantially benefiting the U.S.

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Izu Okafor
Izu Okafor

Izu Okafor is a filmmaker, project manager, and video editor with a rich background in the film industry. He has refined his craft under the mentorship of industry giants like AMAA VFx Winner Stephen Onaji Onche and AMVCA-winning producer Chris Odeh. Izu is one of 60 participants in the prestigious British Council Film Lab Africa Accelerator Program. His experience spans roles at Sixar Studio, Sozo Films, and Hanuluo Studios, with work on projects like "Wahala" and "Chiugo." He recently produced his debut feature, "Dinobi," which has garnered international festival recognition. Beyond filmmaking, Izu is dedicated to social entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, mentoring future leaders through Uncommon Me International.

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