Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Engineering (2020): the petitioner provided credible and detailed descriptions
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided credible and detailed descriptions of the proffered position's duties. The AAO found that the focus on complex construction/engineering projects was sufficient to establish that the position requires a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, thereby qualifying it as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Highly Specialized Knowledge Bachelor'S Or Higher Degree Requirement Position Complexity
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