Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business (2024): 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 demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of law. The petitioner's argument that a high school diploma and work experience qualify as an 'advanced degree' was found to be incorrect, as policy requires at least a bachelor's degree as a baseline. The petitioner's secondary claim of 'exceptional ability' was not considered because it was not adequately raised in the initial petition or the subsequent appeal.
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Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
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