Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Transportation (2011): did not establish the proposed occupation of Port Captain
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed occupation of Port Captain qualifies as a 'profession,' which requires a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a minimum for entry. As the petitioner did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for the EB-2 visa classification, the national interest waiver claim could not be considered, and the director's denial was upheld.
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Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
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