Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Machine Learning Engineer (2020): the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position of 'machine learning engineer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. Based on a de novo review, the AAO found the position's duties to be so specialized and complex that they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
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