Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Human Resources (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 AAO determined the petitioner's foreign degree was not deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree until 2020, making it impossible for her to have accrued the required five years of post-baccalaureate experience before filing. Since she did not qualify for the EB-2 classification, she was automatically ineligible for the national interest waiver.
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Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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