Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Accounting (2018): the beneficiary's qualifications did not meet the strict
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's qualifications did not meet the strict requirements of the labor certification. Although the beneficiary's professional certificates were deemed comparable in level to a U.S. bachelor's degree, they did not constitute an actual 'degree' from a 'college or university' as required by the regulations and the specific job offer.
Criteria Discussed
Possession Of A U.S. Bachelor'S Degree Or A Foreign Equivalent Degree Definition Of A Bachelor'S Degree Under 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(L)(3)(Ii)(C) Job Requirements Listed On The Labor Certification Evaluation Of Foreign Educational Credentials Whether Professional Certificates Constitute A 'Degree' From A 'College Or University'
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