dismissed
EB-2
dismissed EB-2 Case: Medicine
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary's foreign medical degree was not considered an advanced degree. Although the AAO's own analysis suggests the degree is equivalent to a U.S. Doctor of Medicine, the appeal was ultimately dismissed on new grounds introduced by the AAO, specifically whether the senior medical resident position constitutes 'permanent employment' and whether the petitioner still intends to employ the beneficiary.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Equivalency Permanent Employment Offer Intent To Employ
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