Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed โ Dentistry (2005): the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. Although the position of a dentist was deemed a specialty occupation, the duties described, such as diagnosis and treatment planning, require a state license. The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required license to practice dentistry in California.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Beneficiary Qualifications State Licensure Requirement
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