dismissed EB-3 Case: Physical Therapy
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required evidence for a Schedule A physical therapist petition. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not submit a letter from the Texas physical therapy licensing authority (the state of intended employment) stating the beneficiary was qualified to take the state's licensing exam, nor did they provide evidence of an existing Texas license. The evidence submitted on appeal regarding potential licensure in another state (California) was deemed insufficient as eligibility must be established at the time of filing for the intended place of employment.
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