dismissed H-1B Case: Diesel Mechanics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the position of Class A Diesel Mechanic qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO referenced the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which indicates that a bachelor's degree is not a normal requirement for this role, with formal training programs of six months to two years being more common. An expert opinion letter submitted by the petitioner was given little weight as it lacked a sufficient basis and discussed duties irrelevant to the actual position.
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