H-1B Sustained — Economics (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal on de novo review, finding the petitioner provided sufficient details to demonstrate that the position's duties and required knowledge necessitated a bachelor's degree in economics, thereby meeting the definition of a specialty occupation.

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