Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Chemical Engineering (2001): the director initially denied the petition, finding that
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established sufficient influence in the field based on citation counts. The appeal was sustained, with the AAO finding the petitioner had established eligibility, after considering additional evidence such as letters from independent experts which attested to the petitioner's impact on the field.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field Citations Expert Testimony / Letters Of Support
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