Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Biomedical Research (2008): the director initially denied the petition, finding the
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The AAO sustained the appeal, determining that the petitioner's research in developing novel compounds to treat cancer, HIV, and other diseases was of significant national importance. This was supported by strong testimony from independent experts who confirmed the petitioner's work was highly effective and had the potential to significantly impact disease treatment.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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