sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Animal Nutrition
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's work in animal nutrition and aquaculture qualified for a national interest waiver. The petitioner's research concerning the restoration of endangered fish species and combating environmental contaminants was found to be of substantial intrinsic merit and national importance, justifying an exemption from the standard job offer requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
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