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- EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social science2017Sustained
A social protection specialist sought NIW for EB-2 classification based on international development work in Egypt and Yemen. Petitioner claimed substantial merit and national importance of social protection initiatives, positioning to advance them, and that waiver benefits the US. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs satisfied.
3 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social science2017Dismissed
Minister in community development sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal as abandoned for failure to respond to RFE. Alternatively, held petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability and did not meet any prong of the Dhanasar national interest waiver framework.
0 of 3 criteria metRead →