dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Veterinary Medicine
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue was deemed moot. The Beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a U.S. permanent resident, making the nonimmigrant petition no longer necessary. The AAO therefore affirmed the Director's denial without providing a detailed opinion on the merits.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services MATTER OF N-, INC. APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE DECISION Non-Precedent Decision of the Administrative Appeals Office DATE: OCT. 14, 2015 PETITION: FORM I-129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER The Petitioner, a veterinary clinic, seeks to employ the Beneficiary as an associate veterinarian and to classify her as a nonimmigrant worker in a specialty occupation. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. § 1101 ( a)(15)(H)(i)(b ). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the petition. Upon consideration of a subsequent motion to reconsideration, the Director affirmed the decision and certified the matter to us for our review. The matter is now before us. 1 We affirm, without opinion, the result of the Director's decision. ORDER: The initial decision of the Director is affirmed, and the petition is denied. Cite as Matter ofN-, Inc., ID# 15935 (AAO Oct. 14, 2015) 1 A review of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicates that the Beneficiary has adjusted status to that of a U.S. permanent resident. Thus, it appears that the issue in this proceeding is moot.
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