Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Food Science (2019): the AAO found that the petitioner's work as a foodborne
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's work as a foodborne pathogen researcher met the three-prong test for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The decision concluded that the petitioner's proposed endeavor to improve food safety has substantial merit and national importance, supported by evidence of its potential to prevent disease outbreaks and protect public health and the U.S. food industry.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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