sustained
EB-2
sustained EB-2 Case: Software Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the beneficiary's degree conferral date was the date of their provisional certificate, not the later date on their formal diploma. By using the earlier date from the provisional certificate, the beneficiary was found to have the required five years of post-baccalaureate experience as of the priority date, thus qualifying for the advanced degree professional classification.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Equivalent Bachelor'S Degree Five Years Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Priority Date Provisional Certificate Vs. Formal Diploma Date
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