Date of Decision: NOV. 10, 2022
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Speech and Theatrical Coach
Field: Speech and Theatrical Coaching
Nationality: Cuban
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met
Participation as a Judge:
The petitioner demonstrated participation as a judge of others’ work in speech and theatrical coaching or an allied field.
Published Material about the Petitioner:
The petitioner established himself as the subject of published materials in the field. He submitted ten print or online articles, including a 2011 article from a major Colombian newspaper discussing his coaching of a notable public figure.
Performance in a Leading or Critical Role:
The petitioner demonstrated performance in a critical role for a distinguished organization, specifically as the founder and academic director of a Colombian film festival that has gained significant media attention in Latin America since 2011.
Criteria Not Met
The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet other criteria or demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the designated field of speech and theatrical coaching.
Key Points from the Decision
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The petitioner provided evidence of published materials from a major Colombian newspaper, but did not establish the newspaper’s status as a major medium at the time of publication without circulation evidence from 2011.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The petitioner provided letters from colleagues and testimonials, but these did not sufficiently establish sustained national or international acclaim.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The petitioner authored a 2019 book on speech and theatrical coaching. However, the reviews and praise received were not sufficient to demonstrate the petitioner as one of the small percentage at the very top of his field.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: There was no substantial evidence provided to indicate that the petitioner received a high salary or remuneration in relation to his peers in the field.
Supporting Documentation
- Ten print or online articles, including a 2011 article from a major Colombian newspaper.
- Letters from colleagues and testimonials about the petitioner’s work and contributions.
- Information about the petitioner’s role and contributions to the Colombian film festival.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the field of speech and theatrical coaching. While he met some of the preliminary criteria, he failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider gathering additional evidence of his sustained national or international acclaim and reapplying if he can address the shortcomings identified in this decision.
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Cite as Matter of G-M-, ID# 23090720
Document: NOV102022_01B2203
