Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Taekwondo (2023): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO withdrew the Director's finding that she qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, concluding her occupation as a taekwondo instructor does not require a bachelor's degree and she failed to prove five years of full-time post-baccalaureate experience. The AAO also found she did not qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
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Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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