Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Molecular Biology (2010): did not meet the third prong of the national interest

๐Ÿ“… 2010-03-05 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Molecular Biology

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the director agreed that the petitioner's work in molecular biology had substantial intrinsic merit and was national in scope, the petitioner did not establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a minimally qualified U.S. worker. The evidence submitted, such as professional memberships and student travel awards, was deemed insufficient to demonstrate a past history of achievement with a significant degree of influence on the field as a whole.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Professional Memberships Awards And Grants
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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