EB-2 Dismissed — Economics (2013): the beneficiary did not possess the required doctorate

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the required doctorate degree by the priority date. Although the petitioner argued that the beneficiary had completed all requirements for the degree, the AAO determined that the degree was not officially conferred until after the priority date, meaning the beneficiary did not meet the qualifications stated on the labor certification at the time of filing.

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