Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Immunology: the director initially denied the petition, finding the
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner's citation record insufficient and the support letters to be only from close colleagues. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new evidence, including letters from independent references, which successfully demonstrated the significance of their research on malaria and their influence on the field, thus meeting the requirements for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Publications And Citations Patents Letters Of Recommendation
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