Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded โ It Advisory (2017): the Director's initial denial, based on the failure to
Decision Summary
The Director's initial denial, based on the failure to establish an employer-employee relationship, was withdrawn by the AAO. However, the case was remanded for further review because the record did not sufficiently establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation, specifically questioning whether the requirement for a degree in several disparate fields (e.g., Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering) meets the standard for a degree in a 'specific specialty'.
Criteria Discussed
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Requirements
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