dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Plant Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work was found to have intrinsic merit and be national in scope, he did not establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a minimally qualified U.S. worker. The evidence, including letters of support and a modest citation record, showed his influence was limited to his immediate professional circle and did not demonstrate a significant impact on the field as a whole.
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