EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided August 2021Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
AUG092021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Biochemistry researcher sought NIW for EB-2 classification for brain tumor research. Petitioner demonstrated substantial merit and national importance of proposed research, strong qualifications to advance it, and past successful contributions. AAO held all three Dhanasar prongs met and waiver merited.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Research on brain tumor treatments has substantial merit and national importance with broader field implications through dissemination.
- Well positioned · Biochemist's expertise, publications, citations, and track record position him well to advance proposed research.
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner's research contributions and public health benefits outweigh requirement for permanent job offer.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research on brain tumor treatments has substantial merit and national importance with broader field implications through dissemination. |
 Well positioned | Met | Biochemist's expertise, publications, citations, and track record position him well to advance proposed research. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Petitioner's research contributions and public health benefits outweigh requirement for permanent job offer. |
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