dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Medicinal Chemistry
Decision Summary
The petitioner, a postdoctoral research scientist, sought a national interest waiver. The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest of the United States. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring with the director's finding.
Criteria Discussed
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
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