“initial approval”

This page presents an official legal definition of “initial approval” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

H-1B petitions with “New employment” or “New concurrent employment” selected on Part 2, Question 2 of the Form I-129 whose first decision is an approval.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)