Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Specialty Occupation (2020): the petitioner overcame the director's denial by
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner overcame the director's denial by establishing the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a detailed job description and explained the complex nature of the project, demonstrating that the duties are so specialized and complex that they require knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. ยง 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) Specialty Occupation Definition
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