dismissed H-1B Case: Dentistry
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dental office, failed to establish that the proffered 'administrator' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for such a position in a small dental office, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner failed to meet any of the four regulatory criteria, as they did not demonstrate that the degree requirement was common to the industry, that they normally require a degree, or that the duties were sufficiently specialized and complex.
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