sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Cancer Research
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. The AAO determined the petitioner's cancer research has substantial merit and national importance. Furthermore, the petitioner was found to be well-positioned to advance the endeavor due to their education, publications, high citation rate, and expert support letters, making a waiver of the labor certification beneficial to the U.S.
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