Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Lighting Design (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 as an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO concurred with the Director that the petitioner did not meet at least three of the required criteria, failing to provide evidence of a qualifying academic record, ten years of full-time experience, or a license/certification.
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Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification To Practice Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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