Date of Decision: FEB. 26, 2019
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Taekwondo Competitor and Trainer
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Egypt
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor: The petitioner provided evidence demonstrating that he won a gold medal at the 2015 event, which included national recognition of awards from this event.
Criteria Not Met:
Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields: The petitioner did not provide sufficient information or documentary evidence regarding the membership requirements or selection processes for the associations mentioned, failing to establish that these associations require outstanding achievements of their members.
Published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media, relating to the alien’s work in the field for which classification is sought: The petitioner submitted articles, but they lacked properly certified English language translations and evidence to demonstrate that these publications qualify as major media. Additionally, some articles were about events rather than the petitioner himself.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: The petitioner demonstrated winning a gold medal at a nationally recognized event in 2015, but this was the only criterion satisfactorily met.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The petitioner submitted articles from various websites, but they either did not focus on the petitioner or lacked sufficient proof to establish them as major media publications.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: Not applicable.
Participation as a Judge: Not applicable.
Membership in Associations: The petitioner provided documentation of his membership in several associations but failed to demonstrate that these memberships required outstanding achievements.
Authorship of scholarly articles: Not applicable.
Leading or critical role performed: Not applicable.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: Not applicable.
Commercial successes in the Performing Arts: Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
- Gold Medal Evidence: Documentation and media coverage of the petitioner winning a gold medal at a 2015 event.
- Membership Documentation: A document indicating the petitioner’s membership and participation in various championships, but lacking details on the membership requirements.
- Articles and Publications: Multiple articles from different websites, but many lacked certified translations and necessary evidence to qualify them as major media publications.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner failed to meet at least three of the ten criteria required to establish extraordinary ability. The evidence provided was insufficient in demonstrating sustained national or international acclaim.
Next Steps: The petitioner may consider providing additional documentation that meets the required criteria, including properly certified translations and evidence of the petitioner’s significance in the field.
