Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Polymer Science (2005): the director initially denied the petition, finding that
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest. The AAO overturned this decision, sustaining the appeal and approving the petition, indicating that the petitioner's work as a senior research associate in polymer science and plastic optical fibers was deemed to meet the national interest waiver criteria.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
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