Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Information Technology (2017): the Beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirement of a U.S. bachelor's degree as stated on the labor certification. The Beneficiary possessed an advanced diploma which, even when combined with work experience, was not deemed equivalent. The petitioner's argument regarding the acceptability of 'any suitable combination of education, training, or experience' was rejected as this language does not lower the primary qualifications listed.
Criteria Discussed
Minimum Education Requirement Foreign Educational Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience Labor Certification Requirements
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