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:
- Membership in Associations: Represented his employers on the boards of associations.
- Participation as a Judge: Involved in academic evaluations.
- Leading or Critical Role: Held high-ranking executive positions at major oil and gas companies.
- Published Material About the Individual: Named in Dinero magazine among top executives.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: Participated in negotiations significantly impacting the industry.
Criteria Not Met:
- Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards: No evidence provided.
- 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
- Dinero Magazine Article: Provided evidence of early recognition.
- Contract Negotiation Records: Demonstrated significant industry impact.
- Academic Evaluation Participation: Showed involvement in academic judging.
- Board Membership Records: Indicated roles in various associations.
- 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.