Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education (2023): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did not provide the required U.S. academic equivalency for her foreign degrees to qualify as an advanced degree professional, and also failed to submit sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required criteria to qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification For The Profession Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors Favors The Waiver
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