Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical 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 as an advanced degree professional. The AAO determined that the petitioner's three-year Brazilian degree was not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree and that he had not sufficiently documented five years of post-baccalaureate experience. Although the NIW criteria were also discussed, the failure to meet the basic EB-2 visa classification was the primary reason for dismissal.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
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