Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Geodesy: established his work in geodetic science was in the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that his work in geodetic science was in the national interest. Evidence, including a detailed witness letter from the National Geodetic Survey, established that his research in gravimetric geodesy and his role in the GRAV-D project are of great importance to the National Spatial Reference System, with critical applications for flood monitoring and determining sea-level changes.
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Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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