Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Dental Technology (2006): did not establish the position of dental laboratory
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position of dental laboratory technical manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for the role. The petitioner's evidence, including job announcements, was deemed irrelevant as it pertained to unrelated industries and did not prove a degree was a common industry standard for parallel positions.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations
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