Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Software Developer (2024): the Director approved the petition for a shorter period
Decision Summary
The Director approved the petition for a shorter period than requested, providing an unclear and contradictory explanation for the limited validity. The AAO, upon de novo review, calculated the beneficiary's time spent in L-1A status and determined they had not exhausted their maximum allowable six-year period and were eligible for the full H-1B period requested by the petitioner. The matter was remanded for a new decision consistent with the AAO's analysis.
Criteria Discussed
Six-Year Limitation On H-1B/L-1 Stay Calculation Of Time Spent In L-1A Status Recapture Of Unused Time Eligibility For Requested Period Of Admission
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