Date of Decision: January 11, 2024
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB-1B (Outstanding Professor or Researcher)
Petitioner Information
Profession: Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Field: Water Management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Nationality: [Not specified]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Dismissed
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
Judging the Work of Others:
The Beneficiary has served as a judge in several events, including the [specific events mentioned], reflecting his involvement in evaluating the work of others within his field. However, the record did not demonstrate that these activities indicated international recognition.
Original Scientific or Scholarly Research Contributions:
The Beneficiary has contributed to research in areas such as IoT remote water pressure monitoring systems and artificial intelligence predictive analysis. Despite the significance of these contributions within his employer’s scope, the evidence did not establish that these achievements are internationally recognized as outstanding.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The Beneficiary has authored scholarly articles and a master’s thesis on topics related to his field. However, the impact and recognition of these publications did not rise to the level required for international recognition.
Criteria Not Met:
Published Materials About the Petitioner:
The Petitioner submitted various letters of support and a Google Scholar citation profile. However, inconsistencies in the citation information and lack of evidence supporting the impact of these works led to a conclusion that the Beneficiary’s publications do not demonstrate the required level of international recognition.
Awards and Prizes Won:
The Petitioner highlighted an award it received for “export achievements.” However, as the award was presented to the Petitioner and not the Beneficiary, it did not establish that the Beneficiary is recognized internationally as outstanding in his field.
Key Points from the Decision
Awards and Prizes Won: The award received by the Petitioner was for export achievements and was not directly related to the Beneficiary’s contributions. Therefore, it did not support the claim of international recognition.
Original Contributions of Major Significance: The Beneficiary’s work in IoT and AI was recognized within his company, particularly in the development of water management systems. However, the lack of evidence showing broader impact in the academic field led to the conclusion that these contributions were not internationally recognized as outstanding.
Participation as a Judge: While the Beneficiary served as a judge in various events, the Petitioner did not provide sufficient documentation to show that these roles were indicative of international recognition in the academic field.
Supporting Documentation
- Letters of Support: Provided by various colleagues and organizations but lacked specific examples of international recognition.
- Master’s Thesis and Articles: Submitted as evidence of scholarly work but did not demonstrate the required level of impact and recognition.
- Google Scholar Citation Profile: Submitted but found to be inconsistent with the Beneficiary’s actual work.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was dismissed because the evidence, while sufficient to meet the initial evidentiary criteria, did not establish that the Beneficiary is internationally recognized as outstanding in his academic field.
Reasoning: The Petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the Beneficiary’s work has been recognized internationally as outstanding. Despite the Beneficiary’s contributions to IoT and AI research, the documentation did not show a level of impact that would warrant classification as an outstanding professor or researcher.
Next Steps: The Petitioner may consider gathering more substantial evidence of the Beneficiary’s international recognition and contributions to the academic field before reapplying or appealing further.
