Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Research And Development (2020): the matter was deemed moot
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was deemed moot. After the initial petition was denied, the petitioner filed a new H-1B petition for the same beneficiary which was subsequently approved by USCIS, rendering the appeal of the original denial unnecessary.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Mootness
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