remanded EB-2 NIW Case: Molecular Biology
Decision Summary
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case remanded. The AAO found the director erred by denying the petition because the petitioner had not yet completed his doctoral studies. However, the AAO also noted that the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, and the case was sent back for the director to first determine eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability before considering the national interest claim.
Criteria Discussed
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