Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cancer Research (2009): the director found that the petitioner qualified for
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Decision Summary
The director found that the petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the national interest. The AAO agreed with the director's finding and dismissed the appeal, concluding the petitioner had not met the requirements for a national interest waiver.
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Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
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