Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medical Science (2021): while the petitioner's proposed research was found to have
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed research was found to have substantial merit and national importance, they failed to establish that they were well-positioned to advance the endeavor. The evidence, including opinion letters, was deemed speculative and did not sufficiently demonstrate that the petitioner's past research had already made a significant impact on the field.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
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