Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Academic Research (2005): the petition for an Outstanding Professor or Researcher
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition for an Outstanding Professor or Researcher (EB-1B) was improperly filed by the beneficiary himself. This visa category requires a U.S. employer to file the petition, and self-petitioning is not permitted. The AAO found no error in the director's decision to deny the petition on this procedural basis.
Criteria Discussed
Must Be Filed By A U.S. Employer International Recognition As Outstanding 3 Years Of Experience In Teaching Or Research Offer Of Employment
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