sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Microbial Research
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated eligibility for a national interest waiver. While the director had found the petitioner did not meet the third prong of the NYSDOT test, the AAO was persuaded by additional evidence submitted on appeal, including higher citation levels for the petitioner's publications, which demonstrated his influence on the field.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field Publications And Citations
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