sustained EB-1A Case: Medical Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated he met the criterion for original scientific contributions of major significance, which the Director had initially denied. The AAO gave significant weight to expert testimony and high citation counts, concluding that the petitioner's research had a major impact on his field. This finding allowed the petitioner to meet at least three criteria, leading to a favorable final merits determination.
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