Date of Decision: January 25, 2019
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: International Relations Scholar and Consultant
Field: International Relations
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Approved, then Revoked
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner authored an analysis paper published by the [specific institution]. This work constitutes a scholarly article in a professional publication.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The Petitioner served in leading roles such as Chief of Staff at the [specific institution] and [another role].
Criteria Not Met:
Membership in Associations:
The Petitioner did not demonstrate membership in associations that require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner provided letters of support and documentation relating to his published work and speaking engagements. However, the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that these contributions were of major significance in the field.
Comparable Evidence:
The Petitioner did not provide sufficient justification for using comparable evidence, and the submitted media coverage, speaking engagements, and published articles did not fulfill the necessary criteria.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Not applicable.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The submitted material, including appearances on CNN and Al Jazeera, was not about the Petitioner himself and did not meet the published material criterion.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner’s work in various international agreements and as a policy analyst did not provide specific examples or sufficient evidence of major significance.
Participation as a Judge:
Not applicable.
Membership in Associations:
The Petitioner’s selection for employment roles was not sufficient to demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner authored an analysis paper that was published in a professional publication, meeting this criterion.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The Petitioner performed leading roles in significant institutions, satisfying 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
- Letters of Support: Provided by notable experts in international relations, attesting to the Petitioner’s involvement and influence in various agreements and policies.
- Published Work: Analysis paper published by [specific institution].
- Job Postings: Documentation of job postings for senior positions held by the Petitioner.
- Conference Participation: Evidence of the Petitioner’s participation in various conferences and speaking engagements.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not submit the required initial evidence of either a one-time achievement or documents that meet at least three of the ten criteria. The evidence provided did not establish eligibility as an individual of extraordinary ability.
Next Steps: The Petitioner should consider gathering more substantial evidence to meet the specific criteria if pursuing future petitions.
