Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Microbiology: did not establish they would serve the national interest to
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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.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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