Sustained
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Sustained — Social Protection (2017): the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the petitioner's work had substantial merit and national importance. Her work as a social protection specialist, which involves improving economic and social conditions in countries like Egypt and Yemen, was deemed to advance U.S. foreign policy interests by promoting stability in strategically important regions.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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