Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Unknown (2022): the Director denied the petition because the beneficiary
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition because the beneficiary had not maintained her nonimmigrant status. The AAO rejected the appeal, stating that it lacks jurisdiction over the denial of a request for a change of status, as such a decision is within the sole discretion of the Director.
Criteria Discussed
Maintenance Of Nonimmigrant Status Jurisdiction Over Change Of Status Denial
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