Date of Decision: June 1, 2023
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Soccer Coach
Field: Sports Coaching
Nationality: [Not Provided]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Published Material About the Petitioner:
The petitioner provided evidence of published material about him and his work as both an athlete and a coach.
Participation as a Judge of the Work of Others:
The petitioner provided evidence that he participated as a judge in his field.
Leading or Critical Role for a Distinguished Organization:
Evidence was provided that the petitioner performed in a leading or critical role for a distinguished organization.
High Salary in Relation to Others in the Field:
Evidence showed that the petitioner commanded a high salary compared to others in his field.
Criteria Not Met:
Sustained National or International Acclaim:
The petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as a coach.
Recognition in the Field:
The petitioner failed to provide extensive documentation showing that his achievements have been recognized in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
No significant awards or prizes were noted in the decision.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The petitioner had published materials about him related to his work as an athlete and coach, but this was not sufficient to establish sustained acclaim.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
No original contributions of major significance were identified in the decision.
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner participated as a judge of the work of others in the field.
Membership in Associations:
There was no specific mention of memberships in associations that contributed to the final decision.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
No authorship of scholarly articles was mentioned.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The petitioner held leading or critical roles for organizations, but it was not enough to demonstrate top standing in the field.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The petitioner provided evidence of a high salary compared to others in his field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
- Expert Opinion Letter: Provided by the Director and Professor of the Sport Management program at the College of Business and Economics at the University of [Not Provided]. The letter confirmed the petitioner’s professional experience but did not offer new evidence.
- Letters of Support: Multiple letters confirming the petitioner’s roles and achievements, but lacking evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The motion to reopen was dismissed.
Reasoning:
The petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and failed to provide sufficient evidence of recognition in the field. The additional evidence submitted did not meet the high standard required.
Next Steps:
Recommendations for the petitioner include gathering more extensive documentation and evidence of national or international acclaim and recognition in the field before attempting another appeal.
