Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Education (2016): the Director denied the petition after concluding the
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition after concluding the petitioner did not demonstrate that it qualified for an exemption from the annual H-1B visa cap. The petitioner, an elementary and secondary school, claimed to be a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with an institution of higher education but failed to provide sufficient evidence. The AAO dismissed the appeal, upholding the Director's decision.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Cap Exemption Institution Of Higher Education Related Or Affiliated Nonprofit Entity Shared Ownership Or Control Operated By An Institution Of Higher Education
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