Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Mathematics (2015): the Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test by not demonstrating sufficient impact on his field. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided substantial evidence, including high citation counts, peer review activities, and strong letters from independent experts, which demonstrated the significance, influence, and practical application of his work in high-dimensional statistics and machine learning.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Record Of Specific Prior Achievement
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