Date of Decision: MAR. 30, 2020
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Vice President and Quantitative Analyst
Field: Quantitative Analysis
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations or establishments: The petitioner demonstrated that he played a leading role in his organization as a vice president and quantitative analyst.
High remuneration for services: The petitioner provided evidence of his high salary, which indicated that he is well-compensated for his expertise and contributions in his field.
Criteria Not Met:
Authorship of scholarly articles: The petitioner wrote articles for a specific platform, including Market Commentaries, Strategy Weekly, and Strategy Monthly. However, these articles were determined not to be scholarly and were not published in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Original contributions of major significance: The petitioner claimed several original business-related contributions, such as developing novel software for running proprietary models and demonstrating the profitability of investing in certain currencies. However, the limited distribution of his work restricted its impact on the broader field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: Not applicable.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The articles written by the petitioner were not considered to meet the required criteria for scholarly publications.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The petitioner made significant contributions within his organization but failed to demonstrate that these contributions had a major impact on the broader field of quantitative analysis.
Participation as a Judge: Not applicable.
Membership in Associations: Not applicable.
Authorship of scholarly articles: The petitioner’s articles were not published in major trade publications or professional media.
Leading or critical role performed: The petitioner successfully demonstrated his leading role within his organization.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases: Not applicable.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration: The petitioner provided sufficient evidence of high remuneration for his services.
Commercial successes in the Performing Arts: Not applicable.
Supporting Documentation
The petitioner submitted various documents, including letters of recommendation and evidence of high remuneration. However, the letters lacked independent evidentiary support, and the evidence provided did not meet the necessary criteria for extraordinary ability classification.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed.
Reasoning: The petitioner did not meet the required initial evidence of either a one-time achievement or documents that satisfy at least three of the ten criteria. Additionally, the evidence provided did not support a finding of sustained national or international acclaim or demonstrate that the petitioner is among the small percentage at the top of his field.
Next Steps: It is recommended that the petitioner consider additional evidence to support the criteria for extraordinary ability or explore other visa options.
