Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Unspecified (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was not qualified to perform the duties of the position. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner had established the position is a specialty occupation and that the beneficiary's academic credentials and U.S. degree in a related field proved they were qualified for the role.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
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