H-1B Remanded — Information Technology (2020): the AAO found that the petitioner likely chose the

Decision Summary

The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner likely chose the incorrect Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code on the Labor Condition Application (LCA). The AAO concluded that it could not properly evaluate whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under an incorrect SOC code. The matter was sent back for the Director to first determine if the LCA corresponds to the appropriate occupational category for the H-1B petition.

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