Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Software Engineering: the beneficiary did not meet the specific educational
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the specific educational requirements listed on the certified labor application (Form ETA 750). The position required a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which the beneficiary did not possess. The AAO affirmed that USCIS is bound by the explicit requirements of the labor certification and that the beneficiary's combination of other education and experience was insufficient to meet this mandatory requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Educational Requirements Professional Qualifications Skilled Worker Qualifications Labor Certification Requirements
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