Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Biochemistry (2021): the AAO, upon de novo review, concluded the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, concluded the petitioner satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. The petitioner, a biochemistry researcher working on brain tumor treatments, demonstrated his proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance and that he is well-positioned to advance it. The AAO found that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the U.S. to waive the job offer requirement.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Factors For Waiver
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