Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Aircraft Maintenance (2005): the director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner
Decision Summary
The director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'field maintenance engineer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed that the duties described were more aligned with those of an aircraft mechanic or technician, a role for which a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner did not satisfy any of the four regulatory criteria to prove the position required a baccalaureate-level education.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex They Require A Degree
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