Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Hospitality (2023): the petitioner failed to qualify for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, which is a prerequisite for the national interest waiver. The petitioner did not qualify as an advanced degree professional because he lacked five years of progressive experience after receiving his bachelor's degree. The decision also found that the petitioner did not meet the evidentiary requirements for classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
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Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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