sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the letters of support came from close colleagues and did not establish a broader reputation. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new objective evidence, a citation list showing 122 citations to his work, which successfully demonstrated his influence and justified the waiver in the national interest.
Criteria Discussed
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
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