sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Architecture
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary was not a licensed architect. The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the position, an architectural coordinator working under the supervision of a licensed architect, did not require a license. The beneficiary's master's degree in architecture was sufficient to qualify them for the specialty occupation role.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Licensure
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