Sustained
EB-3
EB-3 Sustained — Computer Science (2017): the AAO found the beneficiary's foreign master's degree was
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the beneficiary's foreign master's degree was equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, meeting the educational requirement. Additionally, the AAO determined the Director incorrectly required the beneficiary's work experience to be post-baccalaureate, a standard that does not apply to this specific EB-3 professional classification.
Criteria Discussed
Educational Requirements (Foreign Degree Equivalency) Experience Requirements (Post-Baccalaureate)
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