Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Bookselling (2006): did not establish the proposed position of purchasing agent
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of purchasing agent for a remainder bookseller qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the director that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, concluding that the duties were not so complex as to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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