Sustained H-1B

H-1B Sustained โ€” Information Technology (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

๐Ÿ“… 2020-03-18 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Information Technology

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The petitioner successfully appealed by providing a detailed job description that demonstrated the duties were sufficiently specialized and complex, establishing that the knowledge required is usually associated with a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.

Criteria Discussed

Specialty Occupation
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