sustained EB-3
Dance Sport Coach
Dance Studio · 2024-07-30
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Framework Evaluation
2 of 2 criteria metJob Qualifications (Met)
The position requires an associate's degree and six months of experience, totaling over two years of training/experience.
Education Credentials (Met)
The Beneficiary holds the equivalent of a U.S. Master of Arts degree in dance education.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The appeal was sustained because the job's requirement of an associate's degree counts as two years of training, which, combined with the six months of required experience, meets the EB-3 skilled worker threshold of at least two years of training or experience. The Beneficiary's qualifications were verified to meet and exceed these requirements as of the priority date.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Skills Required
- U.S. associate's degree (or foreign equivalent) in dance education or a related field
- Six months of experience as a dance sport instructor
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Frequently Asked Questions
A sustained EB-3 (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-07-30.
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Outcome sustained
Criteria Met 2 / 2
Evidence Types 1
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Total Cases 109
Success Rate 9.2%
Sustained 10
Dismissed 64
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