Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Medicine (2015): the director denied the petition, concluding the
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary did not qualify for an exemption from the U.S. medical licensing examination requirement. The petitioner appealed, arguing the beneficiary qualified as a 'physician of national or international renown.' The AAO agreed with the petitioner, found they had overcome the basis for denial, and sustained the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Physician Of National Or International Renown
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