sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Civil Engineering
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO overturned the Director's decision, finding that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor in structural engineering research possesses both substantial merit and national importance. The AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner was not well-positioned, asserting that the petitioner's extensive publications and consistent research focus demonstrated his ability to advance the endeavor, irrespective of the temporary nature of a specific job offer.
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