Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Optics And Oceanography (2005): the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the petitioner's work was not national in scope. The AAO determined that the petitioner's research in improved sensor technology for aquatic environments has national implications for climate change and ocean health. Furthermore, the petitioner's past achievements, including developing instrumentation for U.S. government programs and a strong publication record, demonstrated a significant influence on the field, justifying the national interest waiver.
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Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
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