Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medical Research (2011): did not establish his eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not submit an evaluation proving his foreign diploma was equivalent to a U.S. advanced degree. Additionally, the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver was in the national interest, citing a minimal publication record and reference letters that did not identify past accomplishments or influence in the field.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
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