Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medicinal Chemistry (2005): the petitioner, a postdoctoral research scientist, sought a
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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.
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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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