Date of Decision: July 27, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Hair Stylist
Field: Hair Styling
Nationality: [Not provided in the document]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Remanded
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Published Material About the Alien: The Petitioner submitted several interviews and articles about her work as a stylist, mainly published on websites of news media. Some of these websites are considered major media, thus meeting the criterion.
- Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner served as a judge for the _ Championship in Hairdressing, Decorative Cosmetics, and Nail Art in 2009, fulfilling this criterion.
- Display of Work at Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: The Petitioner provided evidence that her work was displayed in competitions and fashion shows, demonstrating that these were primarily exhibitions of artistic skills, thereby meeting this criterion.
Criteria Not Met: The Director found that other submitted evidence did not establish additional criteria beyond those mentioned.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: The Petitioner received several awards in national stylist competitions, showcasing her recognition in the field.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: Interviews and articles published about her work were on major media websites, indicating her prominence.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Participation as a Judge: She judged the Championship in Hairdressing, Decorative Cosmetics, and Nail Art in 2009.
Membership in Associations: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Leading or Critical Role Performed: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Her work was displayed in fashion shows and competitions, which were artistic in nature.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts: Not explicitly detailed in the document.
Supporting Documentation
- Interviews and Articles: Various interviews and articles about the Petitioner’s work published on major media websites.
- Judging Participation: Evidence of her role as a judge in the _ Championship.
- Competition and Fashion Show Evidence: Photos and articles showing her work displayed in artistic exhibitions and showcases.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The decision of the Director was withdrawn and the matter was remanded for further review.
Reasoning: The Petitioner met at least three criteria, which necessitated a final merits determination to assess her sustained national or international acclaim.
Next Steps: The Director is to conduct a final merits analysis based on the totality of the evidence provided.
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Cite as Matter of G-M-, ID# 21166441
JUL272022_01B2203.pdf
