Date of Decision: January 22, 2020
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Research Senior Specialist
Field: Pharmacochemistry
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met
Judging the Work of Others: The Petitioner has peer-reviewed manuscripts for several journals, including Acta Biomateriala and Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The Petitioner has authored scholarly articles published in journals including Biomaterials, Acta Biomateriala, Hepatology, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nature Communications, and Cell Transplantation.
Criteria Not Met
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Petitioner did not demonstrate that his contributions have been widely implemented, have remarkably impacted or influenced the field, or have risen to a level of major significance. The expert letters did not provide specific examples of contributions that are indicative of major significance.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Summary of findings: The letters praised the Petitioner’s research but did not sufficiently detail how his studies have advanced the state of research or how his work has impacted the wider field beyond direct citations.
Participation as a Judge:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner has peer-reviewed manuscripts for several journals.
Membership in Associations:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner has authored several articles in reputable journals, demonstrating his scholarly contributions.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Supporting Documentation
Expert Opinion Letters: Praised the Petitioner’s work but did not provide sufficient details or evidence of major significance.
Publications and Citations: The Petitioner provided his publication and citation record, but the evidence did not demonstrate that any specific work was of major significance.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not meet the required initial evidence of either a one-time achievement or documents that meet at least three of the ten criteria. The record does not support a finding of the required acclaim and recognition for the classification sought.
Next Steps: The Petitioner must provide more substantial and specific evidence to meet the criteria for extraordinary ability classification.
