dismissed
EB-1B
dismissed EB-1B Case: Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was improperly filed by the beneficiary on his own behalf. The regulations for an Outstanding Professor or Researcher (EB-1B) require the petition to be filed by a United States employer. This procedural error made the petitioner statutorily ineligible for the classification sought.
Criteria Discussed
International Recognition As Outstanding Offer Of Employment Employer Filing Requirement
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