Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Computer Information Systems (2006): the AAO found that the totality of the evidence, including
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the totality of the evidence, including expert opinions and details about the petitioner's business, established that the proffered position of methods and procedures analyst was a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the nature of the specific duties was sufficiently specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform them is usually associated with a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, thereby satisfying the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Position Requires A Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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