Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Unknown (2005): the petition was improperly filed by the beneficiary on his
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was improperly filed by the beneficiary on his own behalf. The regulations for this visa classification explicitly require that a United States employer must file the petition, which is a statutory requirement the petitioner could not overcome.
Criteria Discussed
Internationally Recognized As Outstanding Must Be Filed By A U.S. Employer Offer Of Employment 3 Years Of Experience
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