Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Software Development (2006): the beneficiary did not possess the required educational
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the required educational qualifications for the position as specified in the labor certification. The labor certification required a U.S. bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent, which implies four years of study, but the beneficiary's degree was based on only three years of study. The AAO confirmed that CIS regulations do not permit combining education and experience to meet the requirements of a bachelor's degree for this visa category.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements Professional Qualifications Skilled Worker Qualifications
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