dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Biotechnology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a minimally qualified U.S. worker. The petitioner's primary evidence of past achievements consisted of his master's thesis and doctoral dissertation, but the AAO determined that originality in graduate research is not, by itself, sufficient to demonstrate the level of influence or impact required for a national interest waiver.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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