EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided December 2021Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
DEC062021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Research associate in electrical and computer engineering conducting NSF-funded research on miniaturized robots for cardiovascular treatment and underwater systems. AAO sustained appeal, finding he satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs: national importance established, well positioned via publications and grants, and contributions sufficiently valuable to benefit the United States.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director found first prong met; AAO affirmed without reanalysis
- Well positioned · Petitioner's advanced degrees, published articles, grant funding, and reference letters from researchers and medical professionals demonstrate expertise and progress in robotic systems research
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner's track record of successful research and significance of ongoing studies in medical robotics and drone applications provide contributions of value benefiting the United States
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Director found first prong met; AAO affirmed without reanalysis |
 Well positioned | Met | Petitioner's advanced degrees, published articles, grant funding, and reference letters from researchers and medical professionals demonstrate expertise and progress in robotic systems research |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Petitioner's track record of successful research and significance of ongoing studies in medical robotics and drone applications provide contributions of value benefiting the United States |
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