Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Education (2024): the Director failed to first determine if the proffered
Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to first determine if the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Additionally, the Director misapplied the regulations when evaluating the Beneficiary's qualifications and degree equivalency, conflating the standards from two different sections of the regulations regarding work experience.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Degree Equivalency Progressively Responsible Experience Recognition Of Expertise
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