dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Communications
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Communications Specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner did not prove that the duties of the position require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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