Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Electronic Commerce (2020): the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the beneficiary
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the beneficiary was qualified for the position. The AAO concluded that the beneficiary's degrees were in a related field, satisfying the requirements. The AAO also proactively determined that the position itself qualified as a specialty occupation due to its specialized and complex duties.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation Requirements
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