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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 NIWLife sciences and medicine2019Dismissed
A forensic scientist sought national interest waiver for EB-2 advanced degree classification. The first Dhanasar prong was met: research in biomechanics has substantial merit and national importance. However, the AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence he is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
1 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicine2019Sustained
Physician researcher in pathology and cellular biology sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for hematological malignancy research. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: research has substantial merit and national importance, petitioner well-positioned by experience and publication record, and waiver benefits U.S. healthcare interests.
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