Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Auto Parts Trading (2006): did not establish the proffered position of a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a purchasing/inside sales agent qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a normal minimum requirement for such a position, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to prove the degree requirement was an industry standard, that the position was uniquely complex, or that the company normally requires a degree for the role.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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