Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Medical Research (2007): the director initially denied the petition, finding that
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The AAO sustained the appeal because new evidence submitted on appeal, relating to the petitioner's accomplishments prior to the petition's filing, was sufficient to overcome the director's initial concerns and demonstrate the petitioner's eligibility.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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