sustained EB-2 Case: Psychoanalysis
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Decision Summary
The initial denial was based on the determination that the job offer did not require an advanced degree, as the labor certification form specified a bachelor's degree plus 48 months of experience. The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that a separate requirement for International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) credentials implicitly required at least five years of prior experience. When read as a whole, the job requirements exceeded the standard for an advanced degree equivalent, thus qualifying the position for the EB-2 category.
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