Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Materials Science (2023): the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded the petitioner was well-positioned to advance his endeavor in developing materials for advanced wound care due to his advanced degrees, publications, and citation record. Furthermore, it was determined that waiving the job offer requirement would be beneficial to the United States due to the potential widespread medical benefits of his research.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Is Beneficial
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