Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Medicine (2016): the Director denied the petition because the petitioner, a
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition because the petitioner, a hospital, failed to establish it qualified for an exemption from the H-1B cap. The petitioner claimed affiliation with an institution of higher education, but the evidence was insufficient to prove this relationship under the governing regulations. Upon review, the AAO agreed with the Director's conclusion and dismissed the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Cap Exemption Affiliation With Institution Of Higher Education Nonprofit Entity Definition Shared Ownership Or Control
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