Sustained EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Sustained โ€” Electrical Engineering (2024): the AAO, upon de novo review, disagreed with the Director's

๐Ÿ“… 2024-08-01 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Electrical Engineering

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Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, disagreed with the Director's findings. The AAO concluded that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance his endeavor in nuclear and fusion energy based on his degree, extensive experience, performance awards, and letters of support. Furthermore, the AAO found that waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the U.S. due to the significance of his work in a critical STEM field.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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