Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Chemical Engineering (2017): the beneficiary's proposed endeavor in biofuel production
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the beneficiary's proposed endeavor in biofuel production and carbon capture was found to have both substantial merit and national importance, advancing U.S. economic and environmental interests. The AAO also determined that the beneficiary, holding a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and serving as a lead research engineer on government-funded projects, was well-positioned to advance this endeavor, thus meeting the criteria for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification Requirements
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