remanded
EB-2 NIW
remanded EB-2 NIW Case: Geology
Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director focused on the urgency of the petitioner's entry and the time remaining on their nonimmigrant status, rather than evaluating the petitioner's past record of achievements to project future benefit to the national interest as required by precedent.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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