Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Software Development (2022): the Director denied the H-1B extension petition because the
Decision Summary
The Director denied the H-1B extension petition because the underlying I-140 petition had been denied. However, the I-140 was subsequently approved after the petitioner filed a second motion to reopen. The AAO considered the approval of the I-140 a significant development, withdrew the Director's denial, and remanded the matter for a new decision.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Extension Beyond 6 Years Pending I-140 Petition For At Least 365 Days American Competitiveness In The Twenty-First Century Act (Ac21)
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