Date of Decision: November 25, 2020
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Interior Designer
Field: Interior Design
Nationality: [Not Specified]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards: The Petitioner provided definitive documentation of her receipt of several prizes, demonstrating national recognition.
Published Material: The Petitioner provided articles and interviews published in Sina Home, a major media outlet, discussing her work and achievements.
Leading or Critical Role: The Petitioner served as the design director at a major design firm, satisfying this criterion.
Criteria Not Met:
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Petitioner submitted letters from prominent designers attesting to her accomplishments but did not establish the major significance of specific, original contributions.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The Petitioner demonstrated receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes, establishing the national recognition of her awards.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The Petitioner provided published articles and interviews in Sina Home, a major media outlet, demonstrating significant media coverage of her work.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The evidence did not establish the major significance of the Petitioner’s contributions. Letters provided general praise without detailing specific contributions and their impact.
Participation as a Judge:
Not applicable.
Membership in Associations:
Not applicable.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Not applicable.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The Petitioner’s role as the design director at a major design firm was recognized, meeting this criterion.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Not applicable.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
The Petitioner provided various supporting documents, including letters from prominent designers, published articles, and evidence of awards. These collectively established the required criteria for extraordinary ability.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was sustained.
Reasoning: The Petitioner demonstrated that she met at least three of the ten initial evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence provided established her awards as nationally recognized, her published material as major media, and her role as leading or critical in distinguished organizations. The Petitioner also demonstrated her intention to continue working in her field in the United States and that her entry would substantially benefit the country.
Next Steps: The Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability and may continue working in the United States in her area of expertise.
