dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Clinical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a staffing company, failed to establish that the proffered position of Clinical Research Associate qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, specifically failing to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree is a normal minimum requirement for the position in the industry or for the end-client's specific role.
Criteria Discussed
Proffered Position Is A Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry-Common Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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