sustained EB-1A
Commercial And Marketing Vice President
Oil And Gas Industry · 2022-09-16
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Framework Evaluation
4 of 3 criteria metParticipation as a judge of the work of others (Met)
The Petitioner's involvement in academic evaluations constitutes participation as a judge.
Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations (Met)
The Petitioner held high-ranking executive positions at major oil and gas companies and served on boards of directors.
Published material about the individual in major media (Met)
The Petitioner received coverage in Dinero magazine and on a major television network regarding crude oil shipments.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
The Petitioner led and negotiated unique international contracts that significantly increased exports and reshaped the industry.
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements (Not Met)
The Petitioner represented employers on boards where members were companies rather than individuals.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The Petitioner met four EB-1A criteria: judging, leading/critical roles, published material, and original contributions. Specific evidence included leading a unique contract between Colombia and Venezuela, media coverage of a million-barrel crude oil shipment to South Korea, and high-profile speaking engagements alongside government ministers. The totality of the evidence, including executive roles at state-owned petroleum companies, supported a finding of extraordinary ability.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Conference Presentations
Professional Memberships
Evidence Submitted
- Commercial and marketing vice president of a state-owned petroleum company
- Negotiated unique contract between Colombia and Venezuela
- Television coverage of a million-barrel crude oil shipment to South Korea
- Speaker and panel moderator at several industry conferences
- Participant in 2021 renewable energy forum with the Minister of Mines and Energy
- Board of directors membership for various industry associations
- Academic evaluations (participation as a judge)
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