Published AAO appeal decisions

A biostatistics researcher with a Ph.D. sought an EB-2 national interest waiver. He proposed research improving clinical trial design and quality-of-life studies. The AAO sustained his appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs satisfied: substantial merit and national importance, well-positioned qualifications, and net benefit to the nation.

Trauma surgeon and cancer researcher seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed three Dhanasar prongs: substantial merit and national importance of breast cancer research, capability to advance it, and net benefit to United States. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three prongs satisfied by evidence of research impact and petitioner's demonstrated expertise.

A public health researcher with focus on cancer drug safety sought NIW under EB-2. AAO found all three Dhanasar prongs met: proposed research on checkpoint inhibitor adverse effects has substantial merit and national importance; petitioner is well positioned based on past experience; waiver favors U.S. on balance. Appeal sustained.