EB-1 Extraordinary Ability USCIS Appeal Review -Researcher –NOV142022_01B2203

Date of Decision: November 14, 2022
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability

Petitioner Information

Profession: Researcher
Field: Neurobiology
Nationality: [Not specified]

Summary of Decision

Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed

Evidentiary Criteria Analysis

Criteria Met:

The document does not specify any criteria met as the petition was denied initially.

Criteria Not Met:

Criterion 1: The record did not establish that the Petitioner had satisfied at least three of ten initial evidentiary criteria, as required.

Key Points from the Decision

Awards and Prizes Won: Not mentioned in the document.

Published Materials About the Petitioner: Not mentioned in the document.

Original Contributions of Major Significance: Not mentioned in the document.

Participation as a Judge: Not mentioned in the document.

Membership in Associations: Not mentioned in the document.

Authorship of Scholarly Articles: Not mentioned in the document.

Leading or Critical Role Performed: Not mentioned in the document.

Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not mentioned in the document.

Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: Not mentioned in the document.

Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts: Not mentioned in the document.

Supporting Documentation

The document does not provide details on the specific supporting documents submitted.

Conclusion

Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed because the Petitioner had filed two appeals of the Director’s decision, and sustaining the other appeal has rendered this one moot. The end result for the Petitioner will be approval of the underlying I-140 petition due to the sustained appeal.

Reasoning: The Petitioner has filed two appeals of the Director’s decision. Sustaining the other appeal has rendered this one moot, and it will be dismissed on that basis. However, because the other appeal is being sustained, the end result for the Petitioner will be approval of the underlying I-140 petition.

Next Steps: No further action required as the other appeal has been sustained leading to the approval of the underlying I-140 petition.

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Cite as Matter of G-M-, ID# 23271189

Document: NOV142022_01B2203

Izu Okafor
Izu Okafor

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