sustained EB-3 Case: Nursing
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the beneficiary lacked an unrestricted nursing license in the state of intended employment as of the priority date. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that the beneficiary held a temporary license before the priority date and had met all requirements for a permanent license, except for providing a Social Security Number, which she could not obtain without employment authorization. This met the evidentiary requirements according to established guidance for Schedule A nurses.
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