H-1B Sustained — International Banking (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the proffered position was not a specialty occupation. Upon de novo review, the AAO found that the record demonstrated the position's duties are so specialized and complex that the knowledge required is usually associated with a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty, thereby satisfying the criteria for a specialty occupation.

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