sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Civil Engineering
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the Beneficiary was not qualified for the civil engineer position. The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, determined that the Beneficiary's foreign degree, based on its specific coursework, is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree required for the specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Foreign Degree Equivalency
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