EB-2 NIW Sustained — Theoretical Chemistry (2011): established her work satisfied the three prongs for a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that her work satisfied the three prongs for a national interest waiver. The AAO concurred that her work in theoretical chemistry has substantial intrinsic merit and is national in scope. Unlike the director, the AAO found that her extensive publication record (over 20 articles), hundreds of citations, and recognition from peers as a 'pioneering' figure in her field were sufficient to prove she would benefit the national interest to a greater extent than a minimally qualified U.S. worker.
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