Sustained
O-1A
O-1A Sustained — Engineering (2010): the director denied the petition, concluding that the
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the proposed three-year employment period for a developmental research engineer did not constitute a specific 'event' as required by the regulations. The AAO sustained the appeal, withdrawing the director's decision, after the petitioner argued that the concept of an 'event' can encompass a specific period of time with defined duties, not just short-term engagements like a tour or conference.
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