H-1B Dismissed — Physical Therapy: the beneficiary, seeking to work as a physical therapist in

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary, seeking to work as a physical therapist in California, did not hold the required state license. The AAO affirmed that state law and immigration regulations require such a license to be held prior to the petition's approval. The petitioner failed to provide evidence that the beneficiary was qualified and immediately able to engage in the specialty occupation.

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