dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Transportation Logistics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed employment as a Port Captain qualifies as a 'profession' within the meaning of the regulations. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its foreign equivalent is the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, which is a prerequisite for qualifying as a member of the professions.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Position As A Profession Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
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