Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Otolaryngology (2015): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not demonstrated sufficient impact on his field to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver analysis. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided substantial evidence of his influence, including publications, book chapters, peer-review work for prestigious journals, conference presentations, and letters from independent experts attesting to the significance and clinical application of his research.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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