EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodEmployerDecided December 2020Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
DEC282020_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
University sponsored assistant professor in agricultural soil science for national interest waiver. AAO sustained appeal, finding proposed research on greenhouse gas emissions and soil fertility meets all Dhanasar prongs and merits waiver.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Research aimed at curbing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and improving soil fertility has national importance
- Well positioned · Education, experience, publications, research project roles, and government funding demonstrate capacity to advance endeavor
- Balance favors a waiver · Track record of successful research and significance to U.S. agricultural interests justify waiver on balance
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research aimed at curbing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and improving soil fertility has national importance |
 Well positioned | Met | Education, experience, publications, research project roles, and government funding demonstrate capacity to advance endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Track record of successful research and significance to U.S. agricultural interests justify waiver on balance |
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