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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodDec 2020Sustained
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.
3 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateSep 2020Dismissed
Electrical power network communications engineer seeks national interest waiver for EB-2 classification to strengthen U.S. power grid. AAO found first prong met but dismissed appeal because petitioner lacked sufficient evidence of being well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor under second Dhanasar prong.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineSep 2020Dismissed
A biomedical researcher sought EB-2 NIW classification under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the proposed research had substantial merit and national importance, but concluded the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well positioned to advance the research, precluding NIW eligibility.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalMar 2020Dismissed
Physician researcher in cardiovascular medicine with advanced degree seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO found proposed research has substantial merit and national importance but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish being well positioned to advance the proposed research endeavor.
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