H-1B Dismissed — Research (2022): did not establish it was a 'nonprofit research

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it was a 'nonprofit research organization' as defined by regulations. This failure meant the petitioner was not exempt from the H-1B numerical cap and had filed after the cap season closed. The petitioner did not submit a detailed brief or additional evidence on appeal to substantiate its claims or identify specific errors in the director's decision.

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