Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Research (2005): the petition was improperly filed by the alien researcher
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was improperly filed by the alien researcher himself, rather than by a U.S. employer as required by the regulations. A job offer submitted on appeal could not cure this fundamental defect, as the petition must be filed by the employer from the outset.
Criteria Discussed
Employer As Petitioner Requirement Job Offer Requirement Eligibility At Time Of Filing
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