sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The initial petition was denied because the director found the letters of support did not establish a reputation extending beyond the petitioner's immediate collaborators. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new evidence, specifically a citation record showing 122 citations, which sufficiently demonstrated the influence and impact of his work in brain tumor research.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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