sustained
EB-2
sustained EB-2 Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding that the job's alternative requirements (a master's degree in any field plus vocational training) did not require a member of the professions. The AAO sustained the appeal, reasoning that the regulatory definition of a 'profession' only requires a baccalaureate degree for entry into an occupation and does not strictly mandate a specific major field of study, thus the job offer was qualifying.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Requirement Professional Occupation Definition Labor Certification Job Requirements Alternative Job Requirements
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