Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Art Therapy / Sculpture (2014): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions. The AAO determined that neither her work as a sculptor nor as a teacher at a day care center using art therapy methods qualifies as a profession, which requires a minimum of a U.S. baccalaureate degree for entry into the occupation.
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Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
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