Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Academia (2012): did not establish the beneficiary had an offer for a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had an offer for a tenured or tenure-track position, a key requirement for the EB-1B classification. The petitioner's attempt to change the classification to EB-1A on appeal was rejected, as the AAO determined that a petitioner cannot make material changes to a petition after it has been adjudicated.
Criteria Discussed
At Least 3 Years Of Experience In Teaching Or Research Offer Of A Tenured Or Tenure-Track Position Procedural Bar On Changing Visa Classification Post-Adjudication
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