Filed EB-1A 140/485 with PP to TSC on May 15. Just got RFE today. So depressed.
In the RFE, they basically list all original requirements from I-140 form. But I already submitted all supporting documents to them in original submission. How do I answer these questions? Please see detail requests below. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Please submit:
• Evidence of extraordinary ability or comparable evidence to establish that an alien has sustained national or international acclaim and that his or her achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise
• Evidence of a one-time achievement (that is, a major, internationally-recognized award).
OR
If the record does not include a major award, the beneficiary must then qualitatively meet at least three of the following ten criteria
1. Evidence of a lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence;
I provided some awards from professional association and schools. USCIS did not request more info here. I think I do not meet this requirement, so they did not even ask more info for this, right?
2. Membership in associations in the field that demand outstanding achievement of their members.
RFE states: the petitioner stated that they have membership in Sigma Xi, that requires outstanding achievement of its members. The requirements for inclusion into those associations were submitted, however, the prestige and importance of the organization has not been substantiated.
I have submitted some info about Sigma Xi. Do I need to submit more detail info of this association showing its prestige and importance? Such as more than 200 members have won the Nobel Prize, etc. I also can ask the president or chapter chair to write a letter to confirm the prestige and importance of this organization. Is this Ok? Any other suggestions?
3. Evidence of published material in professional or trade publication or in major media publications about the beneficiary’s work
RFE does not say anything in detail about this. My work was reported in many media including newspapers, magazines, and internet. I provided all copies to them. But all media report did not mention my name but my boss’ name. Does USCIS think I do not meet this requirement? Since they did not ask more info, do I need restate this part?
4. Evidence that the beneficiary has served as a judge of the work of others in the same field either individually, or as a member of a panel.
RFE said: the beneficiary has submitted evidence that they have served as a judge of the work of others. Please submit evidence that beneficiary has received international acclaim and status to be a reviewer of manuscripts and texts.
I only reviewed papers for journals in the US, of course they are international journals. I did not review papers for journal in other countries. How do I deal with this request? I plan to ask some reference letters from Europe. Is this Ok?
5. Evidence of the beneficiary’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, or business related contributions of major significance.
RFE states: the beneficiary submitted articles and abstracts of research. It appears, however that the beneficiary is not the lead researcher, but working under someone in support capacity. Submit evidence that the beneficiary is playing a leading role and that the research has provided a significant impact in its relative field.
No idea how to answer this one. I have 11 journal papers and 2/3 first authored. Also first authored 2/3 of 11 presentations. I have already provided many detailed info about the significant impact of the research. Do I repeat this part again? I am not a PI or co-PI, so I did not claim the leading role, but I claimed a critical role since I do play a critical role in many projects, which is verified by PIs in their letters. Do I still claim the critical role? What else info will help this claim?
6. Evidence of the alien’s authorship of scholarly articles.
RFE states: the petitioner has submitted evidence of his scholarly articles that have been published. Please explain their importance in the relative field, to prove the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim.
Again, I have already provided citations info including many review papers mentioned my name. Most of these citations are from authors in US and Europe. How do I prove this with more evidence? Reference letters from Europe or letter from these authors (if they would like to write it for me) would work? What else?
7. Display of the alien's work at artistic exhibition or showcases.
8. Evidence the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations that have a distinguished reputation.
RFE states: the beneficiary has participated in search in science, however there is no evidence that his role in the research was done in a leadership capacity. Please show that the beneficiary is performing in a leading role in the research, and how that research that research is making a substantial impact in the field of study.
I claimed the critical role in the projects and cited the comments about my critical role from PIs. I did state how my research is making a substantial impact in the field of study. How do I answer this? Continue claim the critical role? What else to show that my research is making a substantial impact in the field?
9. Evidence that the alien commands high remuneration in relation to other in the fields.
10. Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts.
• If the above standards do NOT readily apply to the beneficiary’s occupation, the petitioner may do submit comparable evidence to establish the beneficiary’s ability.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could give me any suggestions!
In the RFE, they basically list all original requirements from I-140 form. But I already submitted all supporting documents to them in original submission. How do I answer these questions? Please see detail requests below. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Please submit:
• Evidence of extraordinary ability or comparable evidence to establish that an alien has sustained national or international acclaim and that his or her achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise
• Evidence of a one-time achievement (that is, a major, internationally-recognized award).
OR
If the record does not include a major award, the beneficiary must then qualitatively meet at least three of the following ten criteria
1. Evidence of a lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence;
I provided some awards from professional association and schools. USCIS did not request more info here. I think I do not meet this requirement, so they did not even ask more info for this, right?
2. Membership in associations in the field that demand outstanding achievement of their members.
RFE states: the petitioner stated that they have membership in Sigma Xi, that requires outstanding achievement of its members. The requirements for inclusion into those associations were submitted, however, the prestige and importance of the organization has not been substantiated.
I have submitted some info about Sigma Xi. Do I need to submit more detail info of this association showing its prestige and importance? Such as more than 200 members have won the Nobel Prize, etc. I also can ask the president or chapter chair to write a letter to confirm the prestige and importance of this organization. Is this Ok? Any other suggestions?
3. Evidence of published material in professional or trade publication or in major media publications about the beneficiary’s work
RFE does not say anything in detail about this. My work was reported in many media including newspapers, magazines, and internet. I provided all copies to them. But all media report did not mention my name but my boss’ name. Does USCIS think I do not meet this requirement? Since they did not ask more info, do I need restate this part?
4. Evidence that the beneficiary has served as a judge of the work of others in the same field either individually, or as a member of a panel.
RFE said: the beneficiary has submitted evidence that they have served as a judge of the work of others. Please submit evidence that beneficiary has received international acclaim and status to be a reviewer of manuscripts and texts.
I only reviewed papers for journals in the US, of course they are international journals. I did not review papers for journal in other countries. How do I deal with this request? I plan to ask some reference letters from Europe. Is this Ok?
5. Evidence of the beneficiary’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, or business related contributions of major significance.
RFE states: the beneficiary submitted articles and abstracts of research. It appears, however that the beneficiary is not the lead researcher, but working under someone in support capacity. Submit evidence that the beneficiary is playing a leading role and that the research has provided a significant impact in its relative field.
No idea how to answer this one. I have 11 journal papers and 2/3 first authored. Also first authored 2/3 of 11 presentations. I have already provided many detailed info about the significant impact of the research. Do I repeat this part again? I am not a PI or co-PI, so I did not claim the leading role, but I claimed a critical role since I do play a critical role in many projects, which is verified by PIs in their letters. Do I still claim the critical role? What else info will help this claim?
6. Evidence of the alien’s authorship of scholarly articles.
RFE states: the petitioner has submitted evidence of his scholarly articles that have been published. Please explain their importance in the relative field, to prove the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim.
Again, I have already provided citations info including many review papers mentioned my name. Most of these citations are from authors in US and Europe. How do I prove this with more evidence? Reference letters from Europe or letter from these authors (if they would like to write it for me) would work? What else?
7. Display of the alien's work at artistic exhibition or showcases.
8. Evidence the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations that have a distinguished reputation.
RFE states: the beneficiary has participated in search in science, however there is no evidence that his role in the research was done in a leadership capacity. Please show that the beneficiary is performing in a leading role in the research, and how that research that research is making a substantial impact in the field of study.
I claimed the critical role in the projects and cited the comments about my critical role from PIs. I did state how my research is making a substantial impact in the field of study. How do I answer this? Continue claim the critical role? What else to show that my research is making a substantial impact in the field?
9. Evidence that the alien commands high remuneration in relation to other in the fields.
10. Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts.
• If the above standards do NOT readily apply to the beneficiary’s occupation, the petitioner may do submit comparable evidence to establish the beneficiary’s ability.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could give me any suggestions!
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