Date of Decision: November 1, 2023
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Soccer Coach
Field: Coaching in Soccer
Nationality: [Nationality not specified in the document]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
None of the criteria were met according to the review.
Criteria Not Met:
Membership in Associations:
The petitioner claimed eligibility under this criterion based on his receipt of a “Class B” license certificate from the CBF. However, it was determined that this did not constitute membership in an association requiring outstanding achievements.
Published Materials:
There was no mention or evidence provided of any published materials about the petitioner in major media or other qualifying publications.
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner did not claim or provide evidence of having participated as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied field.
Leading or Critical Role:
The petitioner provided letters from various organizations but failed to demonstrate that his role was leading or critical to the organizations’ success.
High Salary or Remuneration:
The evidence provided regarding the petitioner’s salary was found insufficient to demonstrate that he commanded a significantly high salary in relation to others in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
There were no findings or submissions of any significant awards or prizes won by the petitioner.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The review did not mention any substantial published materials about the petitioner.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
There was no evidence presented or mentioned regarding original contributions of major significance by the petitioner.
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner did not claim or provide evidence for this criterion.
Membership in Associations:
The petitioner’s claim based on a “Class B” license certificate from the CBF was not accepted as it did not meet the requirements for this criterion.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
No evidence of authorship of scholarly articles was provided or mentioned.
Leading or Critical Role:
The petitioner failed to establish that he performed in a leading or critical role for any distinguished organizations.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
This criterion was not claimed or addressed in the decision.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The evidence presented did not support the petitioner’s claim of a high salary in relation to others in the field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
There was no evidence or mention of commercial successes in the performing arts.
Supporting Documentation
- Class B License Certificate from CBF: This document was provided but did not meet the criteria for membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
- Letters from Various Organizations: These letters were intended to support claims of leading roles but lacked sufficient detail to demonstrate such roles.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed, confirming the denial of the petition.
Reasoning:
The petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of demonstrating at least three of the ten criteria for extraordinary ability classification. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.
Next Steps:
Recommendations or next steps for the petitioner were not provided in the decision.
