sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Crop Science
Decision Summary
The initial denial was based on the finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The AAO sustained the appeal, concluding that the petitioner's work as a researcher in crop science, focusing on developing stress-tolerant and pest-resistant crops like corn and soybeans, met the three prongs for a national interest waiver. The evidence, including strong testimonials and a record of peer-reviewed publications on novel genetic techniques, demonstrated the national importance and prospective benefit of his work.
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