dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Music Production
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge one of the independent grounds for denial, thereby abandoning that issue. Furthermore, the AAO found the petitioner made an impermissible material change to the position's duties after filing and also failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's degree in Music was equivalent to the required degree in public relations for the specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Abandonment Of Appeal Grounds Material Change To Petition Beneficiary'S Degree Qualifications 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
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