dismissed H-1B Case: Construction Management
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'cost estimator/financial specialist' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a normal minimum requirement for a cost estimator. The Handbook indicated that various degrees are acceptable and some experienced workers may qualify without a degree, which contradicts the H-1B requirement for a specific specialty degree.
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