Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Medical Research (2001): the initial petition was denied because the director found
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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.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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