sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Geophysics
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The petitioner's research in geophysics, including seismology for nuclear explosion detection, infrasound analysis related to national security, and heat flow research for geothermal energy, was found to have substantial merit and national importance, justifying the waiver.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
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