Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Mechanical Engineering (2007): the AAO found that the proffered position of production
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the proffered position of production manager qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the specific duties, including designing bottles with CAD software, testing products, and specifying machine settings, were consistent with those of a mechanical engineer. Referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO concluded that a bachelor's degree is a normal requirement for such engineering roles, satisfying the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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