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March 17, 2011

USCIS Texas Service Center

Attn: I-140
4141 St. Augustine
Dallas, TX 75227

RE: Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, First Employment-Based
Preference (EB-1) Alien with Extraordinary Ability as a Broadcast
Journalist/Media Personality

Petitioner/Beneficiary: GHOSH, Mampi

Dear Adjudicating Officer,

This supporting letter is respectfully submitted in support of Petitioner/beneficiary’s

Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, First Employment Preference (EB-1),

Alien with Extraordinary Ability pursuant to § 203(b)(1)(A) of the INA and 8 CFR

204.5(h)(3).

8 C.F.R. Part 204 Section 204.5(h) provides that in order to qualify as an alien with

extraordinary ability or any person on behalf of the alien, may file an I-140 visa petition

for classification under section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

(“Act”) as an alien of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or

athletics. The term “extraordinary ability” means a level of expertise indicating that the

individual is one of the small percentage, who has risen to the very top of the field of his

endeavor.

Under 8 C.F.R. Part 204 Section 204.5(h) (3), a petition for an alien of extraordinary

ability must be accompanied by evidence that the alien has sustained national or

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international acclaim and that his achievements have been recognized in the field of

expertise. On the other hand, depending on the nature of the claim, a one-time major

achievement, such as a Nobel Prize, might satisfy this requirement, provided it is

probative of the fact that the alien has reached the summit of his occupation. In the

absence of such a major, internationally recognized award, however, the petitioner may

not rely solely on the alien beneficiary’s past achievements to establish the alien’s

eligibility for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability under section 203(b)(1)(A)

of the INA. As noted in Paragraph (A) of above section, the regulation allows the

petitioner to provide evidence that the alien beneficiary has the requisite sustained

acclaim and recognition by submitting evidence of at least three of the following ten

criteria set forth in 8 C.F.R. Part 204 Section 204.5(h) (3).

Ms. Mampi GHOSH is an alien with Extraordinary Ability in Broadcast

Journalism/Mass Communication category: -

1. Introduction:

Ms. Mampi Ghosh is a Nepali broadcast journalist/media personality with an

extraordinary ability and she has risen to the very top level of Nepali journalists. She has

sustained national or international acclaim and her achievements have been recognized in

the specific field of expertise. Ms. Ghosh has not received any internationally recognized

awards, such as Nobel Prize. However, she has sustained such national or international

acclaim under 8 C.F.R. Part 204 Section 204.5(h) (3).

Ms. Ghosh is a native and citizen of Nepal. She was born on August 15, 1983. She is a

broadcast journalist/media personality known in Nepal and the South Asian community

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such as India, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan. She performed for

Nepalese communities in Washington D.C., Virginia, California, New York and

Maryland and other countries. She has broadcasted more than two hundred (200)

television shows and stage programs. She has been in media for more than eight (8)

years.

She started her career in media as an anchor for Hits FM 91.2, the most popular FM

station in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal in 2003. She presented the following programs in

Nepal: “Cool Times,” “Dhoom Dhamaka,” “Chaat Buster,” “Patra Lahar,” “High

Voltage.” Hits FM 91.2 was established in 1996 and it is on air twenty-four (24) hours

every day. She also worked as a radio jockey at Radio Nepal where she presented

programs like “Fool Times,” “Nishana Achuik,” “Gharsangi” and “Bollywood Express.”

Radio Nepal is on air eighteen (18) hours daily, which includes over three (3) hours of

regional broadcasts. She hosted programs for Nepal FM. She was honored as the most

popular presenter for “Timro Sur Mero Geet,” Nepal Television (“NTV”) in 2004. NTV

is headquartered in Kathmandu, and a full member of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting

Union.

She became a producer and presenter of Nepal’s most popular and entertaining television

show, “The Pawankali Show” for Kantipur Television in 2006. Her persona, Pawankali,

is also known as the new voice of the masses in Nepal. The half-an-hour television

program airs every Saturday at 7:30 pm. The show had an avant garde format. She

portrayed a village girl wearing traditional garb interviewing prominent personalities

from prime ministers, politicians, bureaucrats, beauty queens to singers and artists.

People related to her character so much because she had the audacity to ask the important

questions and whatever was in everyone’s mind. Kantipur Television is a television

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station beaming 24/7 to more than a hundred countries across the Pacific, the Indian

subcontinent and North America.

3 out of 10 Criteria

8 C.F.R. §204.5(h) (3)

A petition for an alien of extraordinary ability must be accompanied by evidence that the

alien has sustained national or international acclaim and that his/her achievements have

been recognized in the field of expertise.

Such evidence shall include at least three of the following ten criteria:

(i) Documentation of the alien’s receipt of lesser nationally or internationally

recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor under 8 C.F.R.

§204.5(h)(3)(i): -

Evidence: Petitioner / Beneficiary has received following nationally or internationally

recognized prizes or awards for her excellence in the field of endeavor:

National Level Awards: -

1. Award of Excellence- Outstanding Professional Excellence and Incredible

Contribution to Nepali Media Industry, 2008: Nepali Media

This award is a prestigious national award given to a media practitioner who

has extraordinary and comprehensive contribution to the industry. Awardees

are chosen by a panel of experts from various media houses including

Sagarmatha Television, BFBS Television, Kantipur Television Network,

Nepal Television in cooperation with Nepal Media. (Please review Award of

Excellence from Nepali Media and letter certification from Krishna Khandel,

Nepali Media enclosed with this petition.

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 2. “Award of Excellence-2008”- Outstanding Professional Excellence and

Incredible Contribution to Nepali Media Industry, 2008: Nepali Media:

This award is a prestigious national award given to a media practitioner who

has extraordinary and comprehensive contribution to the industry. Awardees

are chosen by a panel of experts from various media houses including

Sagarmatha Television, BFBS Television, Kantipur Television Network,

Nepal Television in cooperation with Nepal Media. A certificate and a sum of

100,000.00 Nepalese Rupees were given with the award. I was nominated

due to my performance popularity as ‘Pawankali’ and my major contribution

to media awareness.

3. “Best TV Programme Presenter Award-2009,” in honor of Excellent

Performance in the Popular TV Show ‘Pawankali’, 2009: She received this

award in 2009 from the Shangri-La Television which is a national television

channel in Nepal. She received this award for excellent performance in her

popular TV Show ‘Pawankali.” This recognition of her popularity and her

show was most popular all over the country and in abroad.

4. “National Citizen Honor-2008,” from Civil Forum Nepal. She received

this “National Citizen Honor-2008,” for my contribution to Nepali Art, culture

and Nepali Artist from Civil Forum Nepal. Civil Forum Nepal (CFN), a non-

government organization, was established to produce and conduct different

programmes for the well being of all Nepalese people. It also aims at bringing

out different publications and organized various national and international

cultural shows. G. P. Dhungel is the founder chairman of this organization.

Rastra Kabi (Nation Poet) Madhav Prasad Ghimirey, Janakavikeshari

Dharmaraj Thapa,Hon. Modnath Prashrit,Hon. Ananda Pd. Dhungana,Hon.

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 C.P. Mainali, Hon. Deepak Bohara,Hon. Prof. Dr. Upendra Devkota,Hon.

Keshav Thapa,Hon. Major Deepak Bdr. Gurung, Prof. Dr. Jayaraj

Acharya,Hemraj Gyawali, Phatteman Rajbhandari, NRN. Narayan

Shrestha,Tulsi Ghimirey,Dr. Bhola Rijal, Manjul Nepal,Madankrishna

Shrestha,Haribansha Acharya,Rtn. Senon Dorjee Lama (PHF),Er. I. R.

Tamang are among the advisors of this organization. (for further information,

please check www. http://civilforumnepal.org.np)

5. “Honor-,” from Rastriya Sarokar Abhiyan Nepal (National Concern

Campaign Nepal), Anamnagar, Kathmandu. This Honor from National

Concern Campaign Nepal was awarded to me for my 8 years long excellent

contribution in Radio Nepal, various FM Radio Stations and my most popular

television show “Pawabkali.”

6. “Honor- for Outstanding Contribution to Media 2006,” from Civil Voice

for Peace & Development: She was honored by this organization for my

excellent work in Nepali media. This honor was given to her by Hon. Amik

Sherchan, Vice-prime Minister and Health and Population Minister (Chief

Guest), Hon. Ramesh Lekhak, Minister of Labor and Transportation (Special

Guest) and Mr. Ramchandra Pokhrel, President of Civil Voive for Peace &

Development.

7. “Cultural Honor-2007,” by Society of Nepal Film Director: She was

awarded by the Cultural Honor from the Society of Nepali Film Director for

her work as an anchor and program producer at the Kantipur Nepal Television

and her contribution to the Nepalimedia.

8. “Harati Felicitation-2005,” by Harati Cultural Group: She received this

Felicitation from one of the most prestigious artistic and cultural group of

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 Nepal named Harati Cultural Group. Harati Cultural group is one of the most

prestigious and oldest Cultural groups in Nepal. This organization works for

development and promotion of Nepali culture, music, and heritage. This

Organization also organizes Annual Facilitation Programs to honor most

excellent and extraordinary Nepali artists, journalist, writers for their

significant contribution to Nepali arts and culture. Such Felicitation as chosen

by a panel of judges from the Nepali artists, intellectuals and most senior and

reputable persons from the Nepali society.

Explanation of Standard and Criteria of above Awards: These Awards are

nationally recognized and most reputable in the Media industry of Nepal.

Only those people who have risen to very top level of Nepali media industry

through their long-time and/or outstanding contribution to the field of

Broadcasting Media and mass communication, and extraordinary Journalistic

talent can receive these awards. In order to qualify for the nomination for the

awards, Journalist’s publication or performance or work must be popular with

high demand according to the standards of broadcasting media and mass

communication industry.

Ms. Ghosh has also received following National and International Level

Appreciation and Recognition:

1. “Represented Nepal in the United Nations 54th Session of the Commission on

the Status of Women and Beijing Review” in New York from March 1-12,

2010. I was tasked to advocate for the advancement of the status of women in

Nepal, particularly for the excluded and marginalized women and girls by the

UNFPA Nepal Country Office.

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 2. “The Certificate of Appreciation,” from Donguk University, South Korea;

September 22, 2010.

3. “Certificate of Appreciation,” for Outstanding Support in a Cultural Event,

“Namaste-America 2010,” by Global Nepal Media House, Baltimore,

Maryland; July 11, 2010.

4. “Certificate of Completion,” for Visual Storytelling: Best Journalistic

Practices, International Association of Women in Radio and Television,

University of Oklahoma, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass

Communication, Norman, Oklahoma; January 11-14, 2008;

5. “Certificate of Appreciation,” School Net-Japan and Himalayan White House

International College, Kathmandu, Nepal; January 22-27, 2006;

6. “Certificate of Appreciation,” HIV/AIDS Short Film Competition, USAID,

Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2008

(Please review attached documents in Exhibit C.)

Based on above facts and achievements, Petitioner / Beneficiary has met criterion under 8

C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(i) as alien’s receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized

prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor.

(ii) Documentation of the alien’s membership in association in the field for which

classification sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as

judged by national or international experts in their disciplines or fields under 8 C.F.R.

§204.5(h)(3)(ii): -

Evidence: Petitioner / Beneficiary is associated, member and leader of following

organizations in the field which classification sought, which require outstanding

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achievements of their members, as judged by national or international experts in their

disciplines or field.

1. “General Member” of Federation of Nepali Journalists- Federation of Nepali

Journalists has over five thousand (5,000) active members involved in journalism in

Nepal. They belong to a myriad of modern media fields. The half-a-century old

organization of professional media practitioners in Nepal is a staunch advocate of peace,

democracy, press freedom and human rights. It is headquartered in Kathmandu and it is a

member of the International Federation of Journalists. She has been a general member of

the association since 2003. She has been nominated by the current Executive Committee

for Ethics and Code of Conduct Committee permanent membership due to her

outstanding contributions to Nepali media and in recognition of the Media Excellence

Award she received in 2008. She was also nominated as Council Member by the Central

Working Committee of the association. Council Members can take part in the annual

national assembly and elect members of the Executive Committee.

2. “National Delegation Representative,” United Nations Population Fund

(“UNFPA”), Nepal Country Office, Commission on the Status of Women- She

represented the Nepal in the 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women and

Beijing Review held in New York, March 1-12, 2010. UNFPA, the United Nations

Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every

woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports

countries in using population data for policies and programs to reduce poverty and to

ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of

HIV, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

3. “Youth Leader”, Asia Pacific Leadership Forum (“APLF”) on HIV/AIDS

and Development –APLF is a regional initiative established in partnership with

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UNAIDS in 2005. Its main objective is to advocate for strengthened leadership for action

on HIV/AIDS in all sectors and at all levels. She is an active youth leader of the APLF.

She was selected due to my strong influence transcends age groups and socio-economic

backgrounds. The forum saw my popularity as “Pawankali,” the character she portray on

the famous television program, an opportunity to utilize media as an instrument for

awareness and education.

4. “General Member” of Television Art Workers’ Forum of Nepal (“TAFON”)

– She has been a member of the organization since 2008.

5. Executive Member” of International Artists Forum, United States of

America.

Therefore, Petitioner/Beneficiary has met 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(ii).

(iii) Published materials about the alien in the professional or major trade

publications or other major media, relating to the alien’s work in the field for which

classification is sought. Such evidence shall include the title, date, and author of the

material, and any necessary translation under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(iii): -

Evidence: various national and international news paper clippings, Website print-outs.

1. “Pawankali Gets Bold and Trendy,” published on The Kathmandu Post,

August 23, 2008;

2. “Mampi’s new avatar as Pawankali,’ published on The Kathmandu Poast.

3. “Women To Watch 2010,” Mampis Ghosh published on the cover page of

VOW (Voice of Women), one of the most Prestigious Nepali Women’s

Magazine, January 2010.

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 4. Australian Helard (Thursday March 10, 2011) “Bengali Beauty Nepal’s New

Vox Populi.”

5. “A Star Turn,” a news article published about Mampi Ghosh and her

television show “Pawankali,” published on www.nepalitimes.com.np on

March 02, 2007.

6. “Perfect Reasons for me to quit School,” an interview with Mampi Ghosh,

published on Today’s Youth Asia,” in May 2008 (www.

http://todaysyouthasia.com).

7. “Mampi ‘Pawankali’ Ghosh,” an interview of Ms. Ghosh published on

www.fursad.com.

8. “ye Baaaaa!,” Mampi’s Interview published on VOW (Voice of Women).

9. “Bengali Beauty Nepal’s New Vox Populi,” by sudeshana Sarkar, Indo-Asia

News Service, Monday, March 26, 2007, published on www.indi-

forums.com .

10. “The Pawankali Show,” a copy of fan page on the Facebook.

11. Google Search of “Pawankali” Mampi’s famous TV Show generates about

2225,000 results.

Therefore, Petitioner/Beneficiary has met the criterion under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(iii)

(iv) Evidence of the alien’s participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge

of the work of others in the same or an alien field for which classification is sought under

8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(iv):-

1. Judge, ‘Young TV Journalists’ Award 2009, May 3rd, 2009: -

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 With nearly 5000 dynamic members practicing journalism across the length and

breadth of Nepal, Federation of Nepali Journalists (“FNJ”) represents the entire

media fraternity of the nation. They belong to every sphere of the modern media.

The inception of providing professional leadership to Nepalese media persons was

initiated in March 29, 1956 through the establishment of Nepal Journalists

Association (NJA) which gave opportunity to the journalists of Nepal to be

organized under one umbrella. The Association was established by noted

journalist cum freedom fighter Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who later became the

Prime Minister of Nepal after the restoration of democracy in 1990. 35 journalists

participated and competed with their best documentary to qualify for this award.

Ms. Ghosh was one of the two judges during the event held during International

Press Day.

2. Chief Judge, Annual Nepali Songs, Music, Dance and Acting Competition,

organized by Best Music and Arts Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3. Judge, Xavier National Level Drama Competition,” December 24, 2004,

organized by Xavier International College, Kathmandu, Nepal.

4. Jury Member, Little Kids Mega Talent Contest-2064 (2007), Pokhara, Nepal.

Thus, petitioner/beneficiary has established that she has participated as a judge to

judge other’s work in her field which she achieved based on her deep knowledge

of Nepali broadcasting media and mass communication and long-term

outstanding contribution to Nepali media industry.

Therefore, Petitioner/Beneficiary has met the criterion 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(iv).

(v) Evidence of the alien’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-

related contributions of major significance in the field under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(v): -

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Clarification: Petitioner/beneficiary has submitted several recommendation letters from

Government of Nepal, Reputed Organizations, colleagues, and experts, which clearly

established that petitioner’s contribution in her field has set her significantly above than

others in Nepali broadcasting media and mass communication industry. AAO has set

principles that alien’s high popularity can establish alien’s original scientific, scholarly,

artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field.

Petitioner has produced a very famous TV Show, she has outstanding contribution to

Nepali media industry. She has also represented her home country before various

international institutions, including the United Nations. AAO has also considered that

alien’s work has led to changes in the field or has been used as a guideline or training tool

by others in the field. In this case, the petitioner has originally and significantly

contributed to create different kind of TV show which is very popular among Nepali

people.

1. “To Whom It May Concern,; letter from Dr. Shankar P. Sharma, Hon.

Ambassador of the Embassy of Nepal in the United States, dated March 07, 2011.

2. “To Whom It May Concern,’ letter from Anuradha Koirala, Chairperson of Maiti

Nepal and CNN Hero 2010, dated March 15, 2011.

3. “To Whom It May Concern,” Recommendation Letter from Mr. Rajendra K.

Khetan, Honorable Member of Constitutional Assembly and Legislative

Parliament of Nepal, Honorary Consul of Portugal, President of Socio Economic

Young Entrepreneurs’ Council and Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce dated

February 9, 2011;

4. “Letter Recommendation for Ms. Mampi Ghosh,” from Mr. Prem Raja Mahat,

Honorary Consul of Nepal to United States of America (Maryland and

Pennsylvania) dated December 17, 2010;

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5. Recommendation Letter from Mr. Dharma Adhikari, Journalist, Teacher, Georgia

Southern University, 2006 Winner of prestigious South Asian Journalism Award

for “Outstanding Editorial/Op-Ed/Commentary” for his article, “The Reversal of

Democracy in Nepal,” and author of A Compassionate Journalist, a biography of

Bharat Dutta Koirala, Father of Nepali Development Journalism and winner of

2002 Magsaysay Award, known more popularly as the Nobel Prize of Asia dated;

6. “To Whom It May Concern,” Recommendation Letter from Mr. Sree Sreenivasan,

Dean of Student Affairs and Digital Media Professor, Columbia Journalism School

dated November 10, 2011;

7. “Letter of Appreciation,” from Mr. Ghamaraj Luitel, Station Manager of Radio 102.4

and Chief Producer of Radio Sagarmatha;

8. “To Whom It May Concern,” Recommendation Letter from Ms. Kamala Sarup,

Director, Editor-in-Chief of PeaceJournalism.com dated September 4, 2010. Ms.

Sarup focuses on issues related to peace, women, terrorism, democracy and

development. She has published works on empowering women in South Asia and the

prevention of trafficking in women, as well as two story collections. Ms. Sarup is also

active in programs to aid women's development in Nepal;

9. “About Mampi,” Letter Recommendation from P. Kharel, Chairman of Nepal Press

Institute and professor at the Central Department of Journalism and Mass

Communications, Tribhuvan University, Nepal dated September 12, 2010;

10. “Recommendation,” from Mr. Govinda Giri Prerana, Senior Vice President of Global
Federation of Nepali Literature dated January 5, 2010;
11. “To Whom It May Concern,” letter from Sundar Gurung, Convener, 28 th ANA
Convention, Boston, Association of Nepalis in the Americas (ANA), dated March
13, 2011.

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12. Letter of recommendation from Rajendra Sharma, Executive Director of Antena
Foundation Nepal, media content production company, Kathmandu, Nepal, dated
March 03, 2011.
13. Recommendation from Damaru Prasad Bhandari, Executive member of reporters
Club Nepal.

Therefore, this major contribution should establish and meet the criterion of (v) required

under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(v).

(vi) Evidence of the alien’s authorship of scholarship articles in the field. In

professional or major trade publications or other major media under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)

(3)(vi): -

Ms. Ghosh is not claiming for this category.

(vii) Evidence of the display of the alien’s work in the field at artistic exhibition or

showcase under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(vii): -

Evidence: Petitioner/Beneficiary has submitted several posters, letters, photographs, and

websites print-outs as evidence of her national and international performance in various

Television and cultural programs. We can argue comparatively that these are evidence of

the display of the alien’s work in the field or artistic exhibition or showcases. Please also

review other relative evidence submitted with this petition.

1. Photographs of Ms. Ghosh with various celebrities, national and

international personalities, her participation in various programs and

signing autographs with her fans;

2. Various websites printing about the work of Ms. Mampi Ghosh and her

famous show “Pawankali.”

Therefore, 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(vii) has been met.

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(viii) Evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical role for

organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation under 8 C.F.R.

§204.5(h)(3)(viii): -

1. “National Delegation Representative,” United Nations Population Fund, Nepal

Country Office, Commission on the Status of Women- She represented the Nepal

in the 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women and Beijing Review

held in New York, March 12, 2010. Ms. Ghosh was given the honor of working in

this program because of her popularity and considerable women’s rights advocacy

efforts. United Nations Population Fund (“UNFPA”) is an international development

agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of

health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for

policies and programs to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is

wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV, and every girl and

woman is treated with dignity and respect. The importance of gender equality and

women's empowerment to development progress is underscored by the fact that this

was selected as one of the eight Millennium Development Goals. Beyond being a

goal in itself, gender equality is also a driver for all the MDGs, and is intimately

linked and specifically connected to goals to improve maternal and newborn health

and reduce the spread of HIV. UNFPA's gender framework incorporates four

strategic linkages that address critical factors underlying inequalities and rights

violations: girls' education, women's economic empowerment, women's political

participation and the balancing of reproductive and productive roles.

2. “Youth Leader,” of Asia Pacific Leadership Forum on HIV/AIDS and

Development: - Asia Pacific Leadership Forum (“APLF”) is a movement

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 established in tandem with UNAIDS in 2005. It advocates for strengthened

leadership for action on HIV/AIDS in all sectors and all levels of society. It also

identifies new opportunities to engage other leadership that has not been involved in

responding to the AIDS epidemic. The strategy of the APLF is to leverage leadership

within countries, while also undertaking regional activities to complement the

country-level work. Ms Ghosh was nominated and recognized by this forum due to

my reputation as a broadcast journalist and my reproductive health advocacy in

January 2010. Her influence as a youth leader transcends age groups and socio-

economic backgrounds. The forum saw her popularity as an opportunity to utilize

media as an instrument for awareness and education.

3. “Program Producer and Presenter,” Pawankali Show, Kantipur Television

Network: “Letter of Appreciation” from Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman and Managing

Director, Kantipur Television Network; “Joint Commendation” from Colleagues,

Poonam Poudel, journalist; Prabha Amatya, journalist; Mridula Khanal, journalist;

Suraj Singh Thakuri, journalist; Sareeta Gyawali, journalist; Bijaya Poudel,

journalist; -Mampi Ghosh proposed and implemented innovations in the media

industry. The ‘Pawankali’ show was a new format. In the show, she portrayed a

village girl wearing traditional garb interviewing public figures with diverse

backgrounds. People related to the character so much because Ms. Ghosh had the

audacity to ask the important questions and whatever was in everyone’s mind.

Further, she was successful in motivation of newspersons and personnel which

resulted in significant increase in productivity, profitability and circulation of the

network. Ms. Ghosh essentially contributed to the stability of the network’s news

media venture. (Please review Letter of Appreciation from Chairman of Kantipur

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 Television Netwrok and Joint Commendation to Mampi from Broadcast Journalist

colleagues.

Therefore, 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h) (3)(ix) has met.

(ix) Evidence that alien has commanded a high salary or other significantly high
remuneration for services, in relation to others in the field under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)
(3)(ix): -

Ms. Mampi Ghosh commanded a high salary or other significantly high

remuneration for services, in relation to others in the field of broadcast

journalism. Please review following documents:

1. “To Whom It May Concern,” Letter from her Chartered Accountant Mr. Shrish

Chandra Lal, CEO of S.C. Lal Associates, Kathmandu, Nepal, dated August 23,

2010;

2. My Annual Audit report of 2009-2010 from S.C. Lal Associates, Chartered

Accountants;

3. “To Whom It May Concern,” letter from P K Pradhan, Dy. General Manager of

Everest Bank Limited (A Joint –Venture with Punjab National Bank, India),

Kathmandu, Nepal, dated September 17, 2010;

4. Copy of Agreement with Everest Bank Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal, dated

December 08, 2010.

Therefore, 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h) (3)(ix) has met.

(x) Evidence of Commercial success in the performing arts, as shown by box office

receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h)(3)(x):

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 Ms. Mampi’s TV show, The Pawankali Show, became the most watched show in

Nepal. I She has presented and broadcasted more than two hundred (200)

television shows and stage programs. Due to such popularity, Ms. Ghosh became

a well-known and reputable celebrity. She has achieved commercial success in the

field of mass communication and broadcast journalism. Please review attached

news articles, letters and recommendations.

Evidence and Explanation: The AAO has established that this criterion is

specifically tailored to the performing arts. Evidence of brief membership in a

commercially successful ensemble will be given little weight. With regard to the

substantial prospective benefit, the AAO has clarified that this requirement is

usually satisfied by evidence that the alien will continue to work in his or her field

upon admission to permanent residence. A number of AAO decisions have also

confirmed that national recognition is sufficient to qualify for EB-1 status and an

alien’s extraordinary ability must be judged by national standards in cases which a

person has not achieved international acclaim. In considering evidence regarding

salary, for example, the USCIS should consider the alien’s salary in relation to

other persons engaged in the same type of activities in the country.

Please also review other evidences submitted in other exhibits which relatively

shows Ms. Mampi Ghosh’s commercial success.

Therefore, 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h) (3)(x) has met.

Intent to Continue Work as a Journalist in the United States:

Ms. Ghosh has identified a specific target audience for her future endeavor in the United

States. The Nepali communities are in need of a comprehensive media project here in the

US. She has put together a talented team of media practitioners and management

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executives who will be reporting from Washington, D.C., New York, Texas and

California. She plans to produce the media project in the US. A feasible business plan is

in place with the commensurate financial sustainability figures.

She has every expectation that if thoroughly reviewed the outstanding contributions in the

media/mass communication industry as a broadcast journalist will show that she is

capable of providing significant contributions and continuity to the media/mass

communication industry of the United States of America.

As explained above, her nationally and internationally recognized outstanding

performance, unparalleled talent and success as a broadcast journalist in Nepal has made

her a person on the very top of her field of endeavor. Thus, we believe that she possesses

that level of expertise in the Nepalese media/mass communication industry as a broadcast

journalist which indicates that she is that individual who risen from the bottom to the

very peak of her specified field.

Furthermore, we believe that her constant involvement in this area will substantially

benefit the United States and the people living in this multicultural society that values

diversity as global issues and current affairs become a more important part of our lives.

If necessary, we are more than happy to submit additional documents and evidence to

support her application.

Based on above facts and supporting evidentiary documents, I kindly request you to

approve Ms. Ghosh’s I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien, First Employment Based

Preference (EB-1), Alien with Extra-ordinary Ability.

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National Acclaim: A federal court held that sustained international acclaim is not

required to qualify as an alien of extraordinary ability. If alien has demonstrated that

he/she was one of the top in the field sought in his/her country as demonstrated by receipt

of nationally recognized prizes, participation as a judge of the work of others in the field,

original scientific contribution of major significance in the field, and command of high

salary in relation of others in the field in his country. The court further held that alien

does not need requirement of international recognition which the statute does not require;

national recognition is sufficient. The AAO also held that an alien’s extraordinary ability

must be judged by national standards in cases which a person has not achieved

international acclaim. Court further held that alien’s salary does not need to be converted

in U.S. dollars and alien’s salary should be considered in relation to others of his field in

his country.

Here, Petitioner/Beneficiary has submitted several recommendation letters, news papers,

posters, photographs and evidence in documentation that clearly establishes that she is

one of the top in her field in Nepali broadcast journalism and mass media. She is one of

few in her field who has risen to the top of her field as she has demonstrated by receipt of

many nationally recognized prizes, awards, and tokens of appreciation from national

level competitions, individuals, and organizations, she has participated as a judge to

evaluate other Nepali journalists and artists in national level of the broadcast journalism

and mass media field and which she gained expertise, extraordinary journalistic talent

and almost a decade-long of significant contribution to the Nepali media industry. She

also has original, scientific contributions of major significance in the Nepali journalistic

field as she has created a very popular Nepali TV show. It has been a great success and

very influential to a wide scope of viewers in Nepal. Many new journalists want to

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follow her example. She has also commanded a very high salary in her field as she is one

of the most expensive and popular journalists in Nepal.

Thus, Petitioner/Beneficiary has clearly established that she is nationally recognized and

popular Nepali broadcast journalist with her extraordinary journalistic talent. She is one

of the small percentages who has risen to the very top of her field in comparison to others

in such field of endeavor. She has met the criteria of National Acclaim.

Based on above facts, evidence and explanation, Petitioner/Beneficiary has sustained

National or International acclaim under 8 CFR 204.5 (h) (3). Because of which, we have

submitted this petition of extraordinary ability accompanied by evidence which clearly

establish that the alien has sustained national or international acclaim and alien’s

achievements have been recognized in the field of expertise. It has also asked that in

determining whether the beneficiary has enjoyed “sustained” national or international

acclaim we should bear in mind that such acclaim must be uninterrupted and ongoing.

Here, Ms. Ghosh started her media journey since 2002 and she has been continuously

involved in achieving national and international acclaim. She has been uninterruptedly

maintaining comparable level of acclaim. The regulations allow the petitioner to provide

evidence that the alien beneficiary has the requisite sustained acclaim and recognition by

submitting evidence of at least three of the ten criteria set forth in 8 CFR 204.59(h) (3).

Petitioner/Beneficiary has claimed and met 9 out of 10 criteria and qualifies as an alien

with extraordinary ability as a broadcast journalist. She has clear intention and

opportunities to work continuously in her field as a Broad Journalist in the United States

and this will substantially benefit the highly diverse culture and interest of the United

States. We request for her I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker based on First

Employment Preference (EB-1), Alien with Extraordinary Ability in Arts as a broadcasts

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journalist under 8 C.F.R. §204.5(h) (3) be approved. We also request approval her

concurrently filed I-485.

Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Should you have any questions, or if

you need more evidence, we will be happy to act accordingly.

Very truly yours,

Attorney for the Petitioner / Beneficiary,

………………………
Dilli Raj Bhatta, Esq.
The Bhatta Law Firm, P.C.
74-09 37th Avenue, Suite 309A
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Ph: (646) 462-4246

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