Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Religious Work (2004): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO determined the petitioner did not qualify as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree because he lacked a baccalaureate degree. Furthermore, the petitioner's work as a youth pastor was not found to be in the sciences, arts, or business, which is required for the exceptional ability category.
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