Date of Decision: January 7, 2020
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1 Extraordinary Ability
Petitioner Information
Profession: Water Polo Coach
Field: Athletics
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Denied
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met
None of the criteria were conclusively met as the Director’s findings were not upheld on appeal.
Criteria Not Met
Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate the receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of water polo.
Membership in Associations: The Petitioner did not provide evidence demonstrating that the memberships were based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts in the field.
High Salary or Other Significantly High Remuneration: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that she commanded a high salary in relation to others in the field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner did not demonstrate her receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field. The identification cards and photographs of medals provided did not establish the necessary recognition.
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Participation as a Judge:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Membership in Associations:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that the memberships were based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts in the field.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Leading or Critical Role Performed:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Evidence of High Salary or Remuneration:
Summary of findings: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a high salary or remuneration in relation to others in the field.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts:
Summary of findings: No evidence provided.
Supporting Documentation
Identification Cards and Medals: Provided but did not establish national or international recognition for excellence in the field.
Order of the Minister of Culture and Sport: Detailed standards for assignments of sports titles but did not demonstrate the Petitioner’s receipt of recognized prizes or awards.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not meet the required initial evidence of either a one-time achievement or documents that meet at least three of the ten criteria. The record does not support a finding of the required acclaim and recognition for the classification sought.
Next Steps: The Petitioner must provide more substantial and specific evidence to meet the criteria for extraordinary ability classification.
