Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Semiconductor Manufacturing (2019): the Director denied the petition, concluding the
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the Beneficiary was not qualified for the position. The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that despite the petitioner accepting a range of degrees, the position's duties still required a body of highly specialized knowledge, and the Beneficiary was qualified to perform those duties.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Degree In A Specific Specialty
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