dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Education
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was not eligible for an H-1B extension beyond the six-year maximum period. To qualify for an extension under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), the beneficiary's labor certification needed to have been pending for at least 365 days before the six-year limit was reached, a condition which was not met.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Maximum Period Of Stay Ac21 Extension Eligibility 365-Day Pending Labor Certification
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