dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought an exemption from the H-1B numerical cap based on the beneficiary holding a U.S. master's degree. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's degree was from a private, for-profit institution. Under the Higher Education Act, an institution must be public or non-profit to qualify for this exemption, therefore the beneficiary was not eligible for the master's cap.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Master'S Cap Exemption Definition Of U.S. Institution Of Higher Education
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