Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Finance: the director denied the petition, concluding the 'managing
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the 'managing director of the investment division' position was not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the position's duties aligned with those of a financial analyst, a role for which the Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates a bachelor's degree is a normal minimum requirement, thus qualifying it as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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