dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Research
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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.
Criteria Discussed
Nonprofit Research Organization Status H-1B Cap Exemption Acwia Fee Exemption Tax-Exempt Status
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