Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Pharmacy (2020): the AAO remanded the case because the Director's denial was
Decision Summary
The AAO remanded the case because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director was instructed to first determine whether the proffered position's duties align with the occupational category (SOC code) certified on the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and if it qualifies as a specialty occupation, before evaluating the beneficiary's qualifications.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Labor Condition Application (Lca) Validity Correct Occupational Classification (Soc Code) Beneficiary Qualifications
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