sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Material Sciences And Engineering
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted significant new evidence, including a 'far more persuasive' citation record for his articles, which demonstrated his past achievements justified a waiver of the job offer requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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