dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Virology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her work would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than an available U.S. worker. While the petitioner was a published researcher, she did not provide evidence of the impact of her work, such as citation records, or third-party evidence confirming the efficacy of the drug she was helping to develop.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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