Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Trading (2022): the case was remanded for the Director to reconsider the
Decision Summary
The case was remanded for the Director to reconsider the specialty occupation issue in light of the Madkudu Inc. v. USCIS settlement agreement. The AAO noted deficiencies for the Director to explore, including inconsistencies in the stated educational requirements and whether requiring a general business administration degree meets the H-1B standard of a degree in a 'specific specialty'.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
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