Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Investment Management (2019): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided a detailed job description and work samples that successfully demonstrated the position's duties are so complex and unique that they can only be performed by an individual with at least a U.S. bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
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