Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Medicine (2006): the beneficiary had reached the maximum six-year period of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary had reached the maximum six-year period of stay in H-1B status. The petitioner failed to establish eligibility for an extension under AC-21, as the beneficiary's labor certification had not been pending for the required 365 days by the time the six-year limit was reached.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Maximum Period Of Stay (6 Years) Ac-21 Extension Eligibility 365-Day Pending Labor Certification Requirement
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