EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaEmployerDecided March 2023Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
MAR152023_06B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Biocompatibility material scientist with Ph.D. seeking EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. Petitioner demonstrated all three Dhanasar prongs: proposed wound care research has national importance, petitioner is well-positioned with advanced degrees and expertise, and waiver benefits U.S. interests. Appeal sustained.
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 in wound care materials has national importance and broader field implications
- Well positioned · Ph.D. and Master's degree with documented expertise and past research successes
- Balance favors a waiver · Contributions offer significant value; benefits outweigh availability of qualified workers
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research in wound care materials has national importance and broader field implications |
 Well positioned | Met | Ph.D. and Master's degree with documented expertise and past research successes |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Contributions offer significant value; benefits outweigh availability of qualified workers |
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