Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Medical Research (2022): the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner eligible
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner eligible for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that her proposed research into developing novel therapeutic strategies has substantial merit and national importance, and that her record of success, education, publications, and peer reviews demonstrate she is well-positioned to advance the endeavor.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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