H-1B Sustained — Civil Engineering (2019): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not established that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the record established by a preponderance of the evidence that the position is so complex it can only be performed by an individual with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.

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