Date of Decision: SEPT. 18, 2015
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Researcher
Field: Biomaterials
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner has served as a peer-reviewer for eight scientific journals, which qualifies as participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner’s contributions to the field of biomaterials include research findings on polymer microparticles, bioceramic scaffolds, and their application in tissue regeneration. These contributions have been recognized as breakthroughs in the field.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner has authored or co-authored 70 scientific papers, including publications in top journals in the field of biomaterials, with a significant number of citations supporting the impact of his work.
Criteria Not Met:
N/A
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
N/A
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
N/A
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The Petitioner’s work on polymer microparticles and bioceramic scaffolds has been recognized as groundbreaking, with multiple recommendation letters detailing the significance and impact of his research.
Participation as a Judge:
The Petitioner’s role as a peer-reviewer for eight scientific journals was acknowledged as meeting the criterion for participation as a judge of the work of others.
Membership in Associations:
N/A
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Petitioner’s extensive publishing history, with 70 papers and numerous citations, was deemed to meet the criterion for authorship of scholarly articles.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
N/A
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
N/A
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
N/A
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
N/A
Supporting Documentation
- Recommendation Letters: Nine letters from various professionals in the field supporting the significance of the Petitioner’s contributions.
- Citation History: Documentation showing 878 total citations to the Petitioner’s papers, with significant individual citation numbers.
- Publishing History: Evidence of 70 published papers in top journals in the field of biomaterials.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is sustained.
Reasoning: The Petitioner demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim and has risen to the very top of the field of biomaterials. The documentation provided met the required evidentiary criteria and supported the final merits determination of extraordinary ability.
Next Steps: The Petitioner is eligible for the immigration benefit sought under section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Act.
