H-1B Dismissed — Dentistry (2007): the director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner

Decision Summary

The director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required state license for the position. Although the petitioner claimed the beneficiary would have no direct patient contact, the AAO determined that the duties of analyzing patient records, assisting in diagnosis, and consulting on treatment solutions constituted the practice of dentistry, which requires a license in California.

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