H-1B Sustained — Medicine (2006): the director initially denied the petition because the

Decision Summary

The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary, an anesthesiologist, did not possess a state license to practice medicine in Nevada. The appeal was sustained because the evidence showed the beneficiary was eligible for the license, and the only remaining obstacle was obtaining proof of legal work authorization, which the H-1B approval itself would provide. The AAO approved the petition for one year, allowing the beneficiary to finalize the licensure process.

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