Repara v. Beers

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BARRY TED MOSKOWITZ, Chief Judge.

The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiffs motion is DENIED and Defendants’ motion is GRANTED.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Legal Framework: Exceptional Ability Visas

The Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), as amended, provides for the issuance of visas to aliens “who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees ... who because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, will…