Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Research (2013): the AAO granted the motion to reopen and reconsider,
Decision Summary
The AAO granted the motion to reopen and reconsider, finding it had previously misapplied the standard for proving ineffective assistance of counsel. However, upon review, the AAO still found the petitioner failed to establish this claim, and therefore declined to consider new evidence regarding the beneficiary's eligibility. Consequently, the previous decision denying the petition was affirmed.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Is Recognized Internationally As Outstanding Offer Of A Tenured Or Tenure-Track Teaching Position Position Is In The Beneficiary'S Academic Field Employer Employs At Least Three Full-Time Researchers Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
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