Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Unknown (2023): the Director granted a limited H-1B approval, not
Decision Summary
The Director granted a limited H-1B approval, not recognizing the beneficiary's eligibility for an extension beyond the six-year limit. On appeal, the petitioner provided context for previously submitted evidence, asserting eligibility under AC21 section 104(c) due to an approved immigrant petition and visa unavailability. The AAO remanded the case for the Director to consider this new information and argument in the first instance.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Extension Beyond 6-Year Limit Ac21 Section 104(C) Approved I-140 Immigrant Petition Visa Unavailability Per-Country Limitations
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