dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Microbiology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a U.S. worker with the same minimum qualifications. The director noted a lack of evidence, such as independent citations, to show the petitioner had a significant impact on the field beyond his immediate collaborators. The petitioner's attempts to explain the lack of citations on appeal were found to be speculative and unpersuasive.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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