H-1B Remanded — Scientific Editing (2020): the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established

Decision Summary

The AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the proffered 'assistant scientific editor' position as a specialty occupation, withdrawing the director's initial denial on that basis. However, the case was remanded because of a potential issue with the Labor Condition Application (LCA), specifically whether the designated Level II wage was correct given the petitioner's requirement for a Ph.D., which may require a higher wage classification.

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