sustained
EB-2
sustained EB-2 Case: Mechanical Engineering
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, questioning whether the beneficiary's work experience was separate from his Ph.D. studies and thus met the 24 months required by the labor certification. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new evidence on appeal, including a letter from the director of the employing institute and pay stubs, which confirmed the beneficiary's full-time employment and satisfied the experience requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Work Experience Verification Labor Certification Requirements
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