Date of Decision: February 27, 2017
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Mathematics Professor
Field: Mathematics
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner reviewed articles for scientific journals, fulfilling the criterion for judging the work of others in the field.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner documented his authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications, meeting this criterion.
Criteria Not Met:
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner submitted publications, citation evidence, and letters of recommendation. However, the evidence did not demonstrate that his work constituted original contributions of major significance. The citations did not indicate significant impact, and the recommendation letters lacked specific examples of major influence in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Not applicable as the Petitioner did not submit evidence for this criterion.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Not applicable as there was no specific mention of published materials about the Petitioner.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner’s work was acknowledged but did not meet the required level of impact or significance. Citation summaries and recommendation letters did not sufficiently demonstrate major contributions.
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner reviewed scientific articles, which was acknowledged and accepted as meeting this criterion.
Membership in Associations:
Not applicable as the decision did not address this criterion.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner’s authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals was confirmed and accepted.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
Not applicable as the decision did not address this criterion.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable as the decision did not address this criterion.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Not applicable as the decision did not address this criterion.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable as the decision did not address this criterion.
Supporting Documentation
- Publications: Authored at least 14 peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking journals.
- Citations: Provided citation summaries indicating the impact of his work.
- Recommendation Letters: Colleagues provided letters supporting his contributions but lacked detailed evidence of major significance.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Appeal Dismissed
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not satisfy the requirement of meeting at least three of the regulatory criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence provided did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner is among the small percentage at the top of the field.
Next Steps:
Recommendations were not provided in the decision.
