Date of Decision: April 20, 2015
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Sports Management
Field: Sports Management
Nationality: Philippines
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Summarily Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- No criteria were met as per the provided document.
Criteria Not Met:
Major Internationally Recognized Prize or Award: The petitioner did not submit any evidence to show receipt of a major, internationally recognized prize or award.
Evidentiary Criteria: The petitioner did not fulfill at least three of the ten criteria listed in the regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(i)-(x).
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The petitioner did not submit any evidence of awards or prizes to support the claim of extraordinary ability.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
No published materials were submitted or referenced in the decision.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The petitioner did not provide evidence of original contributions of major significance in the field of expertise.
Participation as a Judge:
No evidence of participation as a judge of the work of others in the field was submitted.
Membership in Associations:
There was no evidence provided of membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
No scholarly articles authored by the petitioner were submitted.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The petitioner did not submit evidence of performing in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
There was no evidence provided of artistic exhibitions or showcases.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
The petitioner did not provide evidence of high salary or remuneration compared to others in the field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
No evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts was submitted.
Supporting Documentation
- Form I-290B: Notice of Appeal or Motion
- Statement Accompanying Form I-290B: Petitioner requested additional time to submit evidence, stating that necessary documents were locked in his house in the Philippines.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was summarily dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner did not identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the initial decision and failed to submit additional evidence or a brief within the specified time frame.
Next Steps: The petitioner may file a motion to reconsider or a motion to reopen the decision using Form I-290B within 33 days of the decision date. Further instructions can be found on the USCIS website.
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