H-1B Remanded — Architecture (2005): the director initially denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The director initially denied the petition, concluding the 'project manager' position was not a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the described duties, involving construction plans and technical drawings, resembled those of an architect, which requires a bachelor's degree. Having established the position as a specialty occupation, the AAO remanded the case for the director to determine if the beneficiary is qualified to perform the duties, particularly concerning state licensure.

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