Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Finance (2023): the AAO found the Director erred by narrowly focusing on
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director erred by narrowly focusing on only a part of the Petitioner's research. Upon review, the AAO determined that the Petitioner's overall proposed endeavor in real estate finance has national importance and that he is well-positioned to advance it, citing his strong academic background, publications in top-tier journals, and significant citation record.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
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