dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Physics Research
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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