dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Lighting Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their work and accomplishments were significantly above the norm for their field. The AAO found that the submitted evidence, including articles and patents, appeared to be of the type normally generated during the course of an illumination engineer's routine duties and did not establish that the petitioner would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a qualified U.S. worker.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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