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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 NIWBiotech and pharmaApr 2025Sustained
A pharmaceutical researcher with advanced degree seeking EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for nanotechnology drug delivery research targeting cancer and HIV. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: endeavor advances federal priorities, petitioner well-positioned through expertise and proven success, and waiver benefits U.S. public health.
3 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaMar 2025Sustained
Biomedical engineer with advanced degree seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver to research neurodegenerative diseases. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: research has substantial merit and national importance, petitioner well-positioned to advance it, and waiver would benefit United States.
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