sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Neuroscience
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated her significant influence on the field of neuroscience, satisfying the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Evidence included a high citation count (775) and multiple expert letters attesting to her groundbreaking research on therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and brain tumors, proving her contributions would benefit the national interest to a greater extent than a U.S. worker with minimum qualifications.
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