Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Sports Management (2017): the Beneficiary did not possess a bachelor's degree or a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary did not possess a bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent, which is a mandatory requirement for the EB-3 professional classification as specified on the labor certification. The AAO rejected the petitioner's argument that work experience could substitute for the degree, and also denied the attempt to amend the petition to a skilled worker classification as an impermissible material change.
Criteria Discussed
Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Experience In Lieu Of Degree Labor Certification Requirements Amending Petition From Professional To Skilled Worker Scope Of Dol Vs. Uscis Authority
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