Date of Decision: January 22, 2018
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Geomorphologist
Field: Geomorphology
Nationality: [Not provided in the document]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Summarily Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
None explicitly listed as met.
Criteria Not Met:
- The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the appeal.
- No brief or additional evidence was submitted within 30 days of filing the appeal.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The document does not provide information on any awards or prizes won by the petitioner.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
There are no mentions of published materials about the petitioner in the document.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
There are no details provided about any original contributions made by the petitioner.
Participation as a Judge:
The decision does not include information on the petitioner’s participation as a judge of the work of others.
Membership in Associations:
No information is provided about memberships in associations.
Authorship of scholarly articles:
There are no mentions of the petitioner’s authorship of scholarly articles.
Leading or critical role performed:
The decision does not detail any leading or critical roles performed by the petitioner.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
There are no artistic exhibitions or showcases mentioned.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
No evidence of high salary or remuneration is provided in the document.
Commercial successes in the Performing Arts:
The document does not mention any commercial successes in the performing arts.
Supporting Documentation
The petitioner did not submit additional supporting documentation within 30 days of filing the appeal. The absence of any statement or evidence identifying specific errors in the Director’s decision led to the summary dismissal of the appeal.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is summarily dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner did not identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the Director’s decision, nor did they submit additional evidence or a brief within the specified timeframe.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider re-evaluating the submission to identify any potential errors or new evidence that may support their case for re-filing, if eligible. Consulting with an immigration attorney for further guidance would be advisable.
