Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Investment Banking (2020): the AAO concluded, upon de novo review, that the petitioner
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded, upon de novo review, that the petitioner had established the proffered 'Analyst' position as a specialty occupation. The evidence, including a detailed job description, demonstrated that the duties are so specialized and complex that they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like quantitative finance or financial engineering.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
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