Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Industrial Engineering (2006): the director denied the petition, finding the proposed
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding the proposed 'operations and systems analyst' position was not a specialty occupation but rather a general manager role. The AAO sustained the appeal because it disagreed with the director's assessment, finding the duties were substantially similar to those of an industrial engineer. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO concluded the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty and therefore qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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