H-1B Remanded — Information Technology (2021): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the proffered position as a specialty occupation. The AAO remanded the case because new USCIS policy guidance regarding deference to prior approvals for extension requests was issued while the appeal was pending. The matter was sent back for the Director to reconsider the petition in light of this new guidance.

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