H-1B Dismissed — Respiratory Therapy: the beneficiary did not possess the required state license

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the required state license to practice as a respiratory therapist in California. Additionally, the AAO determined that the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation, which requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry.

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