Date of Decision: January 29, 2018
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Professor of Marketing Management
Field: Business
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner met the judging criterion based on his work as a peer reviewer and member of several editorial boards.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The Petitioner met the authorship of scholarly articles criterion through his significant contributions to highly ranked professional journals.
Leading or Critical Role: The Petitioner met the criterion for holding a leading or critical role based on his tenure as the Director of a distinguished institution, with supporting letters praising his impact and leadership.
Criteria Not Met:
None specified.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: Not applicable.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The decision did not highlight any specific published materials about the Petitioner but acknowledged his high citation count and influence in the field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Petitioner’s scholarly articles have made a significant impact in the field of marketing. His research has been widely recognized and implemented in marketing textbooks and has influenced further investigations by researchers globally.
Participation as a Judge: The Petitioner has conducted reviews for leading journals, overseen numerous conference paper reviews, and served on the editorial board of three well-regarded journals.
Membership in Associations: Not specified.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The Petitioner has a strong citation history, particularly from 2012 through 2017, indicating the influence and recognition of his work.
Leading or Critical Role Performed: The Petitioner served as the Director of a distinguished institution, making significant contributions to its reputation and quality.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: Not applicable.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts: Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
The record included:
Letters from notable figures in the academic and professional community.
Evidence of the Petitioner’s role as a peer reviewer and editorial board member.
Documentation of the Petitioner’s contributions as the Director of a distinguished institution.
Reports and letters highlighting the impact and citation history of the Petitioner’s scholarly articles.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was sustained, and the Petitioner was approved for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability.
Reasoning: The Petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through sustained national and international acclaim, with significant contributions to the field of marketing. His leadership role, scholarly articles, and participation in judging the work of others supported this classification.
Next Steps: The Petitioner intends to continue working in his area of expertise, contributing further to the field of marketing.
