Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Actinide Chemistry And Environmental Science: while the petitioner's work was determined to be in an area
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was determined to be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and national in scope, they failed to meet the final prong of the national interest waiver test. The petitioner did not establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than an available U.S. worker, as the evidence of past achievements (awards, grants, memberships, and manuscript reviews) was not sufficient to demonstrate a degree of influence on the field as a whole.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
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