Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Unknown (2020): the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because, upon de novo review, the AAO found the evidence of record sufficient to demonstrate the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner established that the position's duties require a body of highly specialized knowledge obtained through a specific course of study and that the role is complex enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Highly Specialized Knowledge Position Complexity
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