Date of Decision: April 12, 2021
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Public Relations Professional
Field: Media and Public Relations
Nationality: Not specified in the document
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Judging: Demonstrated participation as a judge of the work of others in the field.
Leading or Critical Roles: Established a leading or critical role for organizations with a distinguished reputation.
High Salary: Proved commanding a high salary in relation to others in the field.
Published Materials: Submitted evidence of published materials about him in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Criteria Not Met: Not explicitly listed, but other potential criteria were likely not sufficiently evidenced in the initial review.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: The petitioner was involved in an award-winning public relations and social media campaign which received global recognition, including “Innovator of the Year” and various industry accolades.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: He was extensively featured in media, including on BBC World News and in leading industry publications, establishing him as a recognized expert.
Leading or Critical Role Performed: Played crucial roles in several high-profile marketing and PR campaigns that significantly boosted his companies’ profiles and revenues.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: His innovative campaign strategies were noted to have significantly influenced the industry’s approach to mainstream media.
Participation as a Judge: Actively involved in judging industry-related works and events, enhancing his stature as an expert in the field.
Supporting Documentation
The petitioner provided extensive documentation, including letters from industry leaders, awards certificates, and evidence of media coverage and interviews, which substantiated his claims and played a crucial role in the appeal’s success.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The petitioner’s extensive career and contributions to the field of public relations, coupled with his ability to influence industry standards and achieve sustained recognition, qualified him for the EB1 Extraordinary Ability classification.
Reasoning: The comprehensive and sustained acclaim and recognition in his field, supported by documented evidence, led to the approval of his appeal.
Next Steps: The petitioner can continue his work in the United States, contributing to his field at a high level.
