sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Catalysis / Surface Science

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a research scientist, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The decision highlighted the significant and substantial nature of the petitioner's research in catalysis, particularly her work on using titanium dioxide to split water into hydrogen, a potential alternative energy source to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Testimonials from leading experts confirmed the petitioner's original and impactful contributions, satisfying the criteria for a national interest waiver.

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