Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Economics (2020): the petitioner established that the proffered position
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner provided a detailed job description showing the duties were specialized and complex, requiring knowledge typically associated with a bachelor's degree in economics.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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