dismissed
EB-2
dismissed EB-2 Case: Market Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's three-year bachelor's degree was not considered equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree. The AAO affirmed the director's finding that a U.S. bachelor's degree generally requires four years of study, and without this foundational degree or a foreign equivalent, the beneficiary could not qualify for the advanced degree professional category, even with additional diplomas or work experience.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency
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