Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Neuroscience: the AAO found that the petitioner, a neuroscientist,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a neuroscientist, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The decision was based on evidence of the petitioner's significant research on neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, including breakthrough discoveries supported by publications, citation records, and strong letters from international experts.
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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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