Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Applied Research Engineering (2019): the decision was remanded because the Director's initial
Decision Summary
The decision was remanded because the Director's initial denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to first determine whether the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation before analyzing the beneficiary's qualifications. The AAO instructed the Director to re-evaluate the case by first analyzing the specialty occupation criteria based on a more detailed job description.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Normal Minimum Educational Requirement Industry Common Degree Requirement Complexity Or Uniqueness Of The Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialization And Complexity Of Duties
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