Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Biochemistry (2021): the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. Contrary to the Director's initial decision, the AAO determined that the petitioner's proposed research in biochemistry demonstrated both substantial merit and national importance, citing its potential prospective impact on public health and the broader scientific field.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
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