Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Engineering (2024): the petitioner provided compelling evidence, including an
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided compelling evidence, including an updated advisory opinion and a detailed support letter, which persuasively explained the job duties and the necessity of a specific bachelor's degree. The AAO concluded that the proffered position as a validation engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Highly Specialized Knowledge Position Complexity
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