Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Filmmaking (2024): 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 AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not qualify as an advanced degree professional, as their foreign degree was not equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree, nor did they demonstrate qualifications as an individual of exceptional ability.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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