Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Computer Science (2016): the Beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements stated on the labor certification. The position required a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, but the Beneficiary held a three-year bachelor of commerce degree, which was deemed insufficient. The AAO affirmed that the requirements on the labor certification are binding and cannot be altered to fit the beneficiary's credentials after filing.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Labor Certification Requirements Educational Equivalency
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