Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Religious Work (2004): did not establish basic eligibility for the EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO determined the petitioner did not qualify as an alien of exceptional ability because his field as a pastor is not in the sciences, arts, or business, nor did he qualify as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree because he lacks a baccalaureate degree. Consequently, the request for a national interest waiver was considered moot.
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Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
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