Dismissed
EB-2
EB-2 Dismissed — Electrical Engineering: the beneficiary's French educational credentials did not
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's French educational credentials did not meet the minimum requirement of a U.S. master's degree as specified on the labor certification. The Director, referencing the AACRAO EDGE database, determined that the beneficiary's highest degree, a 'DESS', was equivalent to one year of graduate study and not a full U.S. master's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Foreign Degree Equivalency Meeting Labor Certification Requirements Advanced Degree Definition
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