Date of Decision: March 1, 2019
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Table Tennis Player and Trainer
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Critical Role:
The petitioner demonstrated that the beneficiary performed a critical role as a coach and trainer for organizations with a distinguished reputation.
Criteria Not Met:
Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards:
The evidence provided, including certificates and letters from competitions, did not sufficiently demonstrate that the awards were nationally or internationally recognized.
Membership in associations:
The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence that the beneficiary’s memberships required outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
Published material about the alien:
The articles submitted did not qualify as major media, and no additional corroborating evidence was provided.
Original contributions of major significance:
Letters of support discussed the beneficiary’s playing skills and coaching but did not show that his contributions were of major significance in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
The beneficiary received second place in a table tennis competition, but the evidence did not demonstrate that this award was nationally or internationally recognized.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Two articles were submitted, but they did not qualify as major media, and the provided readership statistics were insufficient to elevate their status.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Letters of support highlighted the beneficiary’s playing and coaching skills but failed to establish that his contributions were of major significance.
Participation as a Judge:
Not applicable.
Membership in Associations:
The provided documentation did not sufficiently show that the memberships required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Not applicable.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
The beneficiary performed a critical role as a coach and trainer, which was recognized by the Director.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Not applicable.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
- Certificates and Letters: Various certificates and letters from table tennis competitions and organizations were provided, but they did not meet the required evidentiary standards.
- Articles: Two articles were submitted but did not qualify as major media.
- Membership Documentation: The petitioner provided documentation for the beneficiary’s memberships, but they were insufficient to meet the criteria.
Conclusion
Final Determination:
The appeal was dismissed.
Reasoning:
The petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence of a one-time achievement or documentation that met at least three of the ten criteria. The aggregate record did not support the beneficiary’s extraordinary ability claim.
Next Steps:
Recommendations or next steps for the petitioner were not specified.
