Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physics Research (2015): did not establish a continuing impact on his field after
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing impact on his field after graduating with his Ph.D. While his graduate research was influential and highly-cited, he did not provide evidence of publishing new research or having a similar impact during his subsequent employment. Therefore, the AAO concluded that his past achievements were not a reliable indicator of his future contributions, failing to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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