Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Petroleum Engineering (2016): established he satisfied the third prong of the NYSDOT
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he satisfied the third prong of the NYSDOT national interest analysis. The AAO found that numerous letters from experts and evidence of frequently cited publications established the petitioner's significant influence and past achievements in his field, justifying projections of future benefit to the national interest.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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