Date of Decision: November 4, 2016
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB-1B (Outstanding Professor or Researcher)
Petitioner Information
Profession: Senior Software Engineer
Field: Semantic Data Mining
Nationality: Not specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Judging the Work of Others: The beneficiary served as a reviewer for various prestigious journals and conferences, such as the [conference names], and was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field.
- Original Contributions of Major Significance: The beneficiary made significant contributions to semantic data mining, particularly through the development of neuro-electromagnetic ontologies and methodologies that have been widely adopted internationally.
- Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The beneficiary authored several articles describing his original research, which have garnered over 120 citations, indicating the influence of his work in the field.
Criteria Not Met:
- N/A: All required criteria were met in this case.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: Not specifically mentioned in the decision.
Published Materials About the Petitioner: The petitioner provided extensive documentation and letters from independent experts, attesting to the influence and international recognition of the beneficiary’s work.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The decision highlighted the beneficiary’s ground-breaking work in developing ontologies that have advanced the field of semantic data mining, with international applications and recognition.
Participation as a Judge: The beneficiary’s role as a peer reviewer for numerous conferences and journals was noted as evidence of his standing in the field.
Membership in Associations: Not specifically addressed in the decision.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The beneficiary’s articles have been cited extensively, demonstrating the impact of his research on the field.
Supporting Documentation
- Letters from Independent Experts: Provided detailed explanations of how the beneficiary’s work has been utilized and expanded upon by other researchers worldwide.
- Citation Records: Evidence of over 120 citations of the beneficiary’s published work, indicating its significance and influence in the academic community.
- Conference Review Records: Documentation of the beneficiary’s role as a reviewer for key conferences, underscoring his expertise and recognition in the field.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was sustained, and the beneficiary was recognized as outstanding in his academic field, thereby qualifying for the EB-1C classification.
Reasoning: The totality of the evidence, including the beneficiary’s peer review activities, original research contributions, and the impact of his work, demonstrated that he met the necessary criteria for international recognition.
Next Steps: The petitioner should continue to provide detailed and well-documented evidence of the beneficiary’s qualifications and achievements to ensure continued success in immigration petitions.
