H-1B Dismissed — Architecture (2007): the director denied the petition because the beneficiary

Decision Summary

The director denied the petition because the beneficiary was not qualified for the proposed 'architect' position, as they lacked the required state license. On appeal, the petitioner attempted to change the position to a 'junior architect,' but the AAO found this constituted an impermissible material change. The appeal was dismissed because the petition was reviewed on its original terms, for which the beneficiary was not qualified.

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