dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Unknown
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petition's requested validity period had already passed before the date of adjudication. The AAO affirmed the director's decision, finding no regulation or policy that would permit the retroactive approval of a new H-1B petition under these circumstances.
Criteria Discussed
Petition Validity Dates Retroactive Approval Labor Condition Application (Lca) Validity H-1B Cap Count Adjudication Timeliness
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