dismissed
EB-3
dismissed EB-3 Case: Jewelry Wholesale
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the U.S. baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, required by the labor certification for the professional position. The Petitioner argued that the beneficiary's combined education and experience were equivalent to a degree, but the regulations for this visa category require a singular degree.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Professional Occupation Definition Labor Certification Requirements
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