dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) for the correct work location prior to the filing of the petition. The LCA submitted in response to a request for evidence was certified after the petition's filing date, and thus could not establish eligibility at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Timely Filing Of Certified Labor Condition Application (Lca)
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