Date of Decision: May 20, 2024
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Research Scientist
Field: Functional Genomics
Nationality: Not specified in the document
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed as moot
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
The Petitioner’s appeal was dismissed without a substantive analysis of the evidentiary criteria, as the issue was rendered moot due to the Petitioner’s adjustment of status to U.S. permanent resident.
Key Points from the Decision
Adjustment of Status:
The Petitioner adjusted status to that of a U.S. permanent resident as of March 7, 2024.
Appeal Dismissal:
As the Petitioner had already obtained permanent resident status, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) determined that the appeal no longer had practical significance.
Supporting Documentation
No new evidence was reviewed as the appeal was dismissed based on the Petitioner’s adjustment of status.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed as moot.
Reasoning:
The Petitioner’s adjustment to U.S. permanent resident status rendered the appeal unnecessary, as the issues in the proceeding no longer had practical relevance.