remanded
EB-2 NIW
remanded EB-2 NIW Case: Newspaper Publishing
Decision Summary
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the initial denial was flawed. The director incorrectly stated that a National Interest Waiver requires an advanced degree and failed to evaluate whether the petitioner qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability, which is an alternative path for eligibility.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Comparable Evidence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than U.S. Worker
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