dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Medical Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while the petitioner had a good citation record, he was not the principal investigator on his most-cited works and did not provide a sufficient model for future activities or show he had secured his own funding.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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