Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): the beneficiary's original work assignment terminated,
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's original work assignment terminated, constituting a material change in employment that required a new or amended petition. Furthermore, the new Labor Condition Application (LCA) for the subsequent assignment was certified after the original petition was filed, which is not permissible as a valid LCA must exist at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Valid Labor Condition Application (Lca) Material Change In Employment Eligibility At Time Of Filing
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