Date of Decision: OCT. 8, 2019
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Journalist and Patron of the Arts
Field: Journalism, Stage Production, Awards Organization
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
None: The petitioner did not meet the necessary criteria.
Criteria Not Met:
Leading or Critical Role: The petitioner failed to demonstrate that she performed a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations, with inconsistencies and lack of verifiable evidence.
Judging the Work of Others: Insufficient evidence was provided to prove her participation as a judge in her field. The documents were inconsistent and lacked credibility.
Membership in Associations: The petitioner could not show memberships that required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The petitioner did not provide compelling evidence that her contributions were of major significance in her field.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: The petitioner’s work as a theatrical producer did not establish her eligibility.
High Salary or Remuneration: The petitioner did not demonstrate that her salary was significantly high in relation to others in her field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The petitioner claimed that her co-created award was equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Literature. However, she failed to provide substantial evidence to support this claim.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
No significant published materials were presented that highlighted the petitioner’s acclaim in her field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The petitioner’s creation of an award was noted, but she did not demonstrate its originality or major significance compared to other awards.
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner presented letters indicating her role as a judge, but the inconsistencies and lack of verifiable evidence led to the dismissal of this claim.
Membership in Associations:
The petitioner could not prove that her memberships required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
No significant evidence was presented in this regard.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The petitioner did not provide convincing evidence of her leading or critical role in distinguished organizations.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Her theatrical productions did not relate to her claimed fields of journalism or award organization.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The petitioner’s claimed salary was not significantly high in comparison to others in her field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
No evidence was presented in this regard.
Supporting Documentation
- Press Passes and Employment Records: These documents established her role as a journalist but did not prove her leading or critical role.
- Letters from Colleagues: These letters were inconsistent and lacked verifiable details.
- Translated Article: An article about her role as a judge was inconsistent in dates and source, reducing its credibility.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner did not meet the required initial evidence criteria or demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in her field.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider gathering more substantial and consistent evidence before reapplying.
