sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Medicine
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition because the petitioner, a physician, had not established that the foreign residence requirement associated with his previous J-1 visa had been fulfilled or waived. On appeal, the petitioner provided evidence that USCIS had indeed granted a waiver of this requirement, thereby overcoming the sole basis for denial.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Physician Working In A Shortage Area J-1 Foreign Residence Requirement Waiver
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