sustained H-1B Case: Interior Design
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the proffered position of interior designer qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position, distinguishing it from an assistant role that may require less education. The decision also noted the beneficiary possessed the equivalent of a relevant U.S. bachelor's degree and that a state license was not required for the position in Wisconsin.
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