Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed โ Education (2016): did not establish it qualifies for an exemption from the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that it qualifies for an exemption from the annual H-1B numerical cap. The petitioner, a non-profit organization, did not provide sufficient evidence to establish it was 'related or affiliated' with an institution of higher education through shared ownership, control, or other formal structures defined by regulation.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Cap Exemption Related Or Affiliated Nonprofit Entity Shared Ownership Or Control
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