Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Aviation (2007): the AAO affirmed its prior decision to deny the petition,
Decision Summary
The AAO affirmed its prior decision to deny the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the position of aircraft pilot in command qualifies as a specialty occupation. The decision notes that the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a minimum requirement for the role. The AAO also discounted an amended, more complex job description submitted late in the process, stating a petitioner cannot materially change a position's duties after the initial filing.
Criteria Discussed
Whether The Position Qualifies As A Specialty Occupation Minimum Entry Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Associated With A Degree
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