EB-2 Sustained — Psychoanalysis: the initial denial was based on the determination that the

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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