dismissed EB-3
Health Services Manager
Provider Of Home Healthcare Services · Philippines · 2023-08-30
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
1 of 2 criteria metLabor Certification (Met)
The Petitioner obtained a labor certification for the position of health services manager.
Education Credentials (Not Met)
The Beneficiary did not possess the required U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign educational equivalent; experience-based equivalency is not permitted for this category.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion was dismissed because the Petitioner misapplied nonimmigrant regulations (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(D)(5)) to an immigrant petition. Under EB-3 professional criteria, a candidate must possess an actual U.S. bachelor's degree or a foreign educational equivalent, and experience alone cannot substitute for this requirement. Furthermore, the labor certification specifically required a 'foreign educational equivalent,' which the Beneficiary's experience-based evaluation did not satisfy.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Skills Required
- U.S. baccalaureate or a foreign educational equivalent in commerce or accounting
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Frequently Asked Questions
A dismissed EB-3 petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2023-08-30.
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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 1 / 2
Evidence Types 1
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Total Cases 108
Success Rate 9.3%
Sustained 10
Dismissed 63
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