Date of Decision: July 28, 2023
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Partner in a Capital Management Firm
Field: Capital Management
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
No criteria were listed as met by the petitioner in the document provided.
Criteria Not Met:
- The Petitioner did not satisfy at least three of the ten initial evidentiary criteria required to demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
No specific awards or prizes were detailed in the decision.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
No published materials about the petitioner were referenced.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
There were no original contributions of major significance identified.
Participation as a Judge:
No participation as a judge was mentioned.
Membership in Associations:
The decision did not highlight any memberships in associations.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The petitioner did not provide evidence of authorship of scholarly articles.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
No evidence of a leading or critical role performed by the petitioner was noted.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
There were no artistic exhibitions or showcases listed.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The document did not include evidence of high salary or remuneration.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
No commercial successes in the performing arts were detailed.
Supporting Documentation
The appeal includes copies of documents that the petitioner had submitted in December 2022 in support of a motion to reopen the case. However, these documents did not provide sufficient evidence to overturn the initial decision.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed as moot.
Reasoning: The petition was reopened in February 2023, nullifying the November 2022 denial. No further decision was made post-reopening, making the appeal moot as there was no decision to contest.
Next Steps: The petitioner may wait for a decision on the reopened case or consider submitting additional evidence to support the petition.
