sustained
EB-2 NIW
sustained EB-2 NIW Case: Software Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary's contributions would be in the national interest. The AAO found that the beneficiary's development of proprietary dredging software, which improved efficiency and saved money for the U.S. government, demonstrated achievements significantly above that of a minimally qualified worker. This conclusion was supported by letters from independent experts and industry officials attesting to the software's superiority.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
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