dismissed
EB-2
dismissed EB-2 Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the minimum level of education required by the labor certification. The AAO affirmed that for an EB-2 petition based on an advanced degree equivalent (a bachelor's degree plus five years of experience), the beneficiary must have a single foreign degree that is equivalent to a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree. The decision clarified that a three-year degree or a combination of lesser degrees does not meet this requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Equivalent Degree Labor Certification Requirements
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