EB-1B Sustained — Radiology (2008): the AAO determined that the job offer for a position with

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the job offer for a position with no time limit satisfied the regulatory requirement for a 'permanent' research position, despite the director's initial concerns based on the university's general hiring guidelines. The AAO found that the offer letter itself, which gave the beneficiary an expectation of continued employment, was sufficient. The AAO also noted that the record established the beneficiary's contributions to his field and the significance of his scholarly articles, overcoming the director's finding that the beneficiary had not proven his outstanding level of achievement.

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