dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Financial Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor prior to filing the H-1B petition, as required by regulation. The petitioner submitted an LCA that was certified after the petition's filing date, which cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Submission Of A Certified Labor Condition Application (Lca) Prior To Filing
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