dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Chemistry
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest. The director had determined that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as a professional with an advanced degree, but did not meet the higher standard for the national interest waiver. The AAO upheld this decision.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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