sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Hydroscience
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, citing a lack of evidence of heavy citation to the petitioner's work. The AAO sustained the appeal because it found sufficient alternative evidence of the petitioner's influence, particularly a letter from an engineer at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation who used the petitioner's research, which demonstrated her work's impact on the field.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field
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