Date of Decision: June 26, 2015
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB1-B (Outstanding Professor or Researcher)
Field of Expertise: Computer Vision
Petitioner Information
Profession: Software Engineer
Field: Computer Vision, Face Recognition, Object Recognition
Nationality: Not Specified
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Participation as a Judge: The beneficiary has peer-reviewed a large number of articles for top international journals and conferences, showcasing international recognition in his academic area.
- Original Contributions: The beneficiary made significant advances in computer vision, particularly in 3D object category recognition, as highlighted by reference letters from experts in the field.
- Authorship of Scholarly Articles: The beneficiary authored numerous articles in international journals and conference proceedings, and his work has garnered significant citations internationally, further supporting his international recognition.
Criteria Not Met:
- No criteria were explicitly identified as not met in the decision.
Key Points from the Decision
Original Contributions of Major Significance:
The beneficiary’s work in computer vision, especially in the sub-field of 3D object category recognition, was noted as significantly advancing the field. Independent experts attested to the impact and importance of these contributions, which have been widely recognized and built upon in further research.
Authorship of Scholarly Articles:
The beneficiary authored a substantial number of scholarly articles and a book chapter, which have received significant international citations, indicating the widespread influence and recognition of his work in the academic community.
Participation as a Judge:
The beneficiary’s role as a peer reviewer for numerous prestigious journals and conferences is consistent with being recognized internationally as an outstanding researcher.
Supporting Documentation
- Peer Review Records: Documentation of the beneficiary’s extensive peer-review activities for top-tier journals and conferences.
- Reference Letters: Letters from independent experts in the field, including those from the Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Israel, and the Dean of a major university in Taiwan, highlighting the beneficiary’s contributions to computer vision.
- Published Works: Copies of articles and citations of the beneficiary’s work in international journals and conferences, as well as a book chapter authored by the beneficiary.
Conclusion
Final Determination: The appeal was sustained, and the petition was approved.
Reasoning: The evidence provided demonstrates that the beneficiary meets the criteria for classification as an outstanding researcher. His contributions, publications, and peer-review activities collectively establish his international recognition in the field of computer vision.
Next Steps: The petitioner may now proceed with the next stages of the immigration process for the beneficiary.
