Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Physical Therapy: the director initially denied the petition because the
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary, a physical therapist intern, lacked a state license. The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that under California regulations, a license applicant is permitted to work under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed physical therapist, a condition the beneficiary fulfilled.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(C) 8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(V) 8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(V)(C) State Licensure Requirement Beneficiary Qualifications
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