Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Research (2007): the petitioner self-petitioned for a classification that
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner self-petitioned for a classification that statutorily requires a U.S. employer to file the petition. The Outstanding Professor or Researcher (EB-1B) category cannot be self-petitioned and requires a specific job offer from a qualifying U.S. employer, which was absent in this case.
Criteria Discussed
Job Offer Requirement Employer Petitioner Requirement 3 Years Of Experience International Recognition
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