Date of Decision: November 19, 2019
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Farmer
Field: Agriculture
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
None
Criteria Not Met:
- Awards and Prizes Won: The petitioner did not demonstrate that the awards received are internationally recognized.
- Published Materials About the Petitioner: The published materials provided do not meet the requirements as they are not in major media or professional publications.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: Contributions were not deemed significant enough to meet the standard.
- Participation as a Judge: No evidence provided showing participation as a judge of the work of others.
- Membership in Associations: The petitioner failed to demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
- Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The petitioner did not provide evidence of authorship of scholarly articles.
- Leading or Critical Role Performed: There was no evidence of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations.
- Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not applicable to the petitioner.
- Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: The petitioner did not provide evidence of a high salary.
- Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts: Not applicable to the petitioner.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The petitioner did not demonstrate that the awards received are internationally recognized.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The published materials do not meet the requirements, as they are not from major media or professional publications.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The petitioner did not establish that their contributions are of major significance in the field of agriculture.
Participation as a Judge:
No evidence provided showing participation as a judge of the work of others.
Membership in Associations:
The petitioner failed to demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The petitioner did not provide evidence of authorship of scholarly articles.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
There was no evidence of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable to the petitioner.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The petitioner did not provide evidence of a high salary.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable to the petitioner.
Supporting Documentation
- Form I-140: The initial petition filed by the petitioner.
- Supporting Affidavits: Affidavits provided by colleagues and experts in the field.
- Publications: Copies of articles and publications about the petitioner.
- Awards Certificates: Certificates of awards and recognitions received.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Denied
Reasoning:
The petitioner did not meet the necessary criteria to establish extraordinary ability in the field of agriculture. The evidence provided was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that the petitioner is one of the small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.
Next Steps:
The petitioner may consider gathering more substantial evidence and reapplying or seeking legal advice for further action.
