sustained
EB-2
sustained EB-2 Case: Medicine
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the beneficiary's foreign medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from India) was equivalent to a U.S. Doctor of Medicine, satisfying the advanced degree requirement. The AAO also found that the beneficiary's residency experience fulfilled the 36-month training requirement specified on the labor certification.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements Training/Experience Requirements Priority Date Qualifications
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