Date of Decision: APR. 20, 2016
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Gymnastics Coach
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner provided evidence of serving as a judge at six national gymnastics competitions, meeting the criterion for participation as a judge in the field of gymnastics.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Petitioner contributed as an expert to the gymnastics portion of a program developed to maintain China’s dominant position in international competition, demonstrating major significance in the field of gymnastics.
- Leading or Critical Role: The Petitioner served as a head gymnastics coach at a nationally recognized sports training academy, significantly contributing to the development of top-tier gymnasts.
Criteria Not Met:
- No criteria explicitly mentioned as not met in the document.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner demonstrated coaching excellence with students achieving numerous awards in gymnastics competitions, including national and international events.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Summary of findings: An article highlighted the Petitioner’s role in discovering and training successful gymnasts, emphasizing his expertise and impact in the field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner’s involvement in a major gymnastics training program for youth development and his contributions to authoritative publications established his significant impact on the field.
Participation as a Judge:
Summary of findings: Evidence confirmed the Petitioner’s active participation as a judge in multiple national competitions, meeting the evidentiary requirement for this criterion.
Membership in Associations:
Summary of findings: Not specified in the document.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Summary of findings: Not specified in the document.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner played a crucial role as a head coach at a prestigious sports training academy, which has produced numerous successful gymnasts, including national team members and Olympic contenders.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Summary of findings: Not applicable to this case.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Summary of findings: Not specified in the document.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Summary of findings: Not applicable to this case.
Supporting Documentation
- Judging Licenses and Certificates: Proof of the Petitioner’s licensure and active participation as a judge in gymnastics competitions.
- Letters from Colleagues and Former Students: Testimonies highlighting the Petitioner’s significant contributions and the impact of his coaching on their achievements.
- Articles and Publications: Documents emphasizing the Petitioner’s recognition and acclaim in the gymnastics community.
- Program Contributions: Evidence of the Petitioner’s involvement in developing influential gymnastics training programs.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Approved
Reasoning: The Petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability by meeting the evidentiary criteria and providing substantial evidence of his impact and recognition in the field of gymnastics.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may proceed with the immigration process under the approved EB1 classification.
