Sustained H-1B

H-1B Sustained — Decision Management (2020): the AAO determined that the totality of the evidence

📅 2020-09-17 👤 Company 📂 Decision Management

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the totality of the evidence established the position qualified as a specialty occupation. Specifically, the AAO found that the nature of the position's duties are so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform them is usually associated with having at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.

Criteria Discussed

8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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