Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Clinical Laboratory Science (2017): the initial denial was due to the Beneficiary lacking a
Decision Summary
The initial denial was due to the Beneficiary lacking a required state license to work as a clinical laboratory scientist. The appeal was sustained because the Petitioner provided new evidence showing the Beneficiary had met all educational, training, and experience requirements, and thus qualified for a temporary exception to the licensure rule.
Criteria Discussed
State Licensure Requirement Temporary Exception To Licensure
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