EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2017Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUN072017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
A postdoctoral researcher in cardiovascular medicine sought NIW based on advanced degree eligibility. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding the proposed research into molecular treatments for heart disease and stroke has substantial merit and national importance, the petitioner is well positioned to advance it through demonstrated innovation and citations, and waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Cardiovascular research to develop treatments for heart disease and stroke has substantial merit and national importance.
- Well positioned · Petitioner's published work, innovative methodologies, high citation record, and expert recognition demonstrate he is well positioned to advance the research.
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner's unique methods and contributions to cardiovascular science provide sufficient benefit to waive job offer and labor certification requirements.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Cardiovascular research to develop treatments for heart disease and stroke has substantial merit and national importance. |
 Well positioned | Met | Petitioner's published work, innovative methodologies, high citation record, and expert recognition demonstrate he is well positioned to advance the research. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Petitioner's unique methods and contributions to cardiovascular science provide sufficient benefit to waive job offer and labor certification requirements. |
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