Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Unknown (2021): the appeal was rejected, which is functionally a dismissal,
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected, which is functionally a dismissal, because the AAO lacks jurisdiction to review the Director's denial of the Beneficiary's request for a change of status and extension of stay. The decision clarifies that while the H-1B petition itself was approved, there is no provision in the regulations for an appeal of a denied change or extension of stay request.
Criteria Discussed
Aao Jurisdiction Denial Of Change Of Status Denial Of Extension Of Stay
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