Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cell Biology (2005): did not establish a significant impact on the field beyond
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a significant impact on the field beyond his immediate circle of collaborators. The submitted witness letters were all from co-workers or former classmates, and the petitioner did not provide alternative evidence, such as independent citations, to show that his work was well-known or had influenced the wider field.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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