Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Education: the AAO found the director erred in denying the petition
Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director erred in denying the petition based on the beneficiary's qualifications. The AAO accepted an expert opinion as evidence of the beneficiary's degree equivalency but determined the director had not yet ruled on whether the Montessori teacher position itself qualifies as a specialty occupation. The case was sent back for a new decision on that specific issue.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Degree Equivalency Through Experience Specialty Occupation Position Requirements
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