dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding the position was not a specialty occupation because the petitioner failed to establish a valid employer-employee relationship. While the AAO disagreed with the director's specific reasoning and found that an employer-employee relationship did exist, it ultimately dismissed the appeal and upheld the denial.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Us Agent Requirements Itinerary Of Employment
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