Business Executive (Vice President, Deputy CEO, And Chairman Of The Board)

The petition was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field. Although he met three initial criteria (leading/critical role, high salary, judging), the evidence, including testimonial letters from colleagues and an economic impact analysis, did not sufficiently prove his contributions were of major significance or widely recognized beyond his immediate professional circle. The decision emphasized that internal company achievements, such as reducing safety incidents to zero and saving over $1 million USD per well, did not translate to national or international acclaim.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. Specifically, the Petitioner did not provide sufficient documentation for national awards (i), membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements (ii), original contributions of major significance (v), or performing in a leading/critical role for distinguished organizations (viii). The claim for high salary (ix) was not considered as it was raised for the first time on appeal after an RFE. The record did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner is at the very top of the field.