Date of Decision: June 24, 2015
Service Center: Texas Service Center
Form Type: Form I-140
Case Type: EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
Field of Expertise: Immunology of AIDS and HIV vaccine development
Petitioner Information
Profession: Biosciences Researcher
Field: Immunology of AIDS and HIV Vaccine Development
Nationality: [Not specified]
Summary of Decision
Initial Decision: Denied
Appeal Outcome: Approved
Evidentiary Criteria Analysis
Criteria Met:
- Advanced Degree: The petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
- National Interest: The petitioner has established that a waiver of the job offer requirement will be in the national interest of the United States.
Criteria Not Met:
- None noted in the document.
Key Points from the Decision
Proposed Endeavor:
The petitioner is conducting research concerning the immunology of AIDS and the development of a vaccine against HIV.
Substantial Merit and National Importance:
The petitioner’s research on the immunology of AIDS and the development of a vaccine against HIV has substantial merit and national importance. The work contributes significantly to the field and has the potential to benefit public health.
Supporting Evidence:
The petitioner provided substantial supporting evidence, including detailed research findings and the impact of the work on public health.
Inconsistencies in Proposed Endeavor:
None noted in the document.
Supporting Documentation
Letters of Intent:
Summary and key points were not specifically detailed in the document.
Business Plan:
Summary and key points were not specifically detailed in the document.
Advisory Letter:
Summary and key points were not specifically detailed in the document.
Any Other Supporting Documentation:
Summary and key points were not specifically detailed in the document.
Conclusion
The appeal was approved. The petitioner established that the waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest of the United States.
