Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Management (2023): did not meet the basic EB-2 eligibility requirement of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the basic EB-2 eligibility requirement of holding an advanced degree or its equivalent. The AAO found that his foreign two-year degree plus work experience did not equate to a U.S. baccalaureate degree, which is a prerequisite for this classification. Additionally, the decision noted that the petitioner's proposed endeavor of running a local painting company did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance required for a waiver.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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