Date of Decision: FEB. 18, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Producer and Journalist
Field: Journalism Production
Nationality: Venezuelan
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Participation as a Judge of the Work of Others: The Petitioner provided evidence of participating as a judge for various journalism competitions and media awards.
Display at Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: The Petitioner demonstrated that her work was displayed at several significant exhibitions and showcases in the field of journalism.
Criteria Not Met:
Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence that the awards she received are nationally or internationally recognized.
Membership in Associations: The Petitioner failed to demonstrate that her membership in various associations required outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
Published Material About the Individual: The Petitioner did not establish that she has been the subject of coverage in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Leading or Critical Role: The Petitioner did not prove that she performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments with a distinguished reputation.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: The Petitioner claimed to have won several awards, such as “Best Producer of the Year” and “Best Broadcaster of the Year” in 2014, but failed to establish their national or international recognition.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The Petitioner submitted two articles from 2016, but neither met the requirement of being from major trade publications or major media, nor did they provide substantial evidence about her work in the field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: No significant original contributions were demonstrated that met the required evidentiary standards.
Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner successfully demonstrated her role as a judge in various journalism and media-related competitions.
Membership in Associations: The Petitioner’s memberships in associations did not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: No substantial evidence was provided to support this criterion.
Leading or Critical Role Performed: The Petitioner did not establish that her roles within various organizations were leading or critical for organizations with distinguished reputations.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: The Petitioner successfully demonstrated her participation in various artistic exhibitions and showcases relevant to her field.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: No substantial evidence was provided to support this criterion.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts: No substantial evidence was provided to support this criterion.
Supporting Documentation
Letters of Recommendation: Provided general praise but did not establish leading or critical roles in distinguished organizations.
Award Certificates: Provided but lacked evidence of national or international significance.
Membership Certificates: Provided but did not meet the required standards of outstanding achievements.
Conclusion
Final Determination: Appeal Dismissed
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not meet the required evidentiary criteria to establish herself as an individual of extraordinary ability. The appeal was dismissed based on the insufficiency of evidence across the claimed criteria.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may consider gathering additional and more substantial evidence of her achievements and contributions or exploring other visa classifications that might better suit her qualifications.
