Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Clinical Research: the AAO agreed with the director's finding that the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the director's finding that the beneficiary was not qualified for the specialty occupation. The proposed duties were found to be similar to those of a Physician Assistant (PA), which requires state licensure and certification that the beneficiary did not possess.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications State Licensure Specialty Occupation Foreign Healthcare Worker Certification
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