Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Agriculture (2025): did not establish eligibility as an individual of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability for the underlying EB-2 classification. Although the Director acknowledged the petitioner met at least three evidentiary criteria, the AAO agreed that the evidence in its totality did not demonstrate a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the field of agriculture.
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Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
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