Remanded
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Remanded — Medicine (2021): the AAO found it was not clear if the petitioner had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found it was not clear if the petitioner had established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO withdrew the Director's conclusion on this foundational issue, requiring the Director to re-evaluate the petitioner's qualifications before considering the national interest waiver criteria.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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