sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Physics
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that his work in adaptive optics has substantial intrinsic merit and is national in scope. The AAO found that the petitioner's past record, including seminal publications and strong testimonials from experts confirming he solved a critical problem for large telescopes, justified projections of future benefit to the national interest to a degree substantially greater than an available U.S. worker.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
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