H-1B Sustained — Pharmaceutical Research (2020): the AAO found that the petitioner had overcome the basis

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had overcome the basis for the initial denial. The AAO's de novo review concluded that the beneficiary's academic credentials, expert opinions, and the relationship between the degree and job duties established that the beneficiary is qualified. Additionally, the AAO determined that the proffered position itself qualifies as a specialty occupation.

Criteria Discussed

Sign up free to download the original PDF