Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Accounting (2024): the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to establish his
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to establish his foreign degree was equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree, thus not qualifying for the underlying EB-2 classification. Additionally, the AAO found that his proposed accounting endeavor, while having merit, lacked national importance because it constituted typical work without evidence of a broader impact on the field.
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Advanced Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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