Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Horticulture Science (2023): the AAO found that the petitioner, contrary to the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, contrary to the Director's initial findings, was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor in horticulture science. The AAO determined that her academic record, publications, significant citation record, and expert letters detailing her successful research into citrus greening disease (HLB) met the eligibility requirements. Consequently, the AAO concluded that waiving the job offer requirement would be beneficial to the U.S. due to the national importance of her work.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
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