Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Behavior Analysis (2024): the initial denial was based on the petitioner's failure to
Decision Summary
The initial denial was based on the petitioner's failure to establish that the beneficiary qualified for an H-1B cap exemption by working for an affiliated university. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided new evidence, including a detailed breakdown of job duties and a letter from the university, which successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary would spend the majority of her time furthering the university's essential mission and functions.
Criteria Discussed
H-1B Numerical Cap Exemption Employment At A Qualifying Institution Of Higher Education Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
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