Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed โ Applied Behavior Analysis (2015): the beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. During the appeal, a new New York state law took effect requiring a license to practice applied behavior analysis. The petitioner ultimately conceded that the beneficiary had failed the licensure examination and did not possess the required license to practice in the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Licensure
๐ Original decision (USCIS PDF)
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Research more H-1B decisions on MeritDraft
Browse AAO decisions by visa type, outcome, and criteria discussed.
Browse Decisions โ