Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Research: the petition was improperly self-filed by the alien
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was improperly self-filed by the alien. The EB-1B classification for an outstanding professor or researcher legally requires a U.S. employer to file the petition. The job offers submitted on appeal were also found to be from non-qualifying employers and for ineligible positions.
Criteria Discussed
Requirement For A U.S. Employer Petitioner Requirement For A Qualifying Job Offer
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