dismissed H-1B Case: Education
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Japanese instructor, translator, and researcher qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific academic specialty, which is a core requirement for the H-1B classification. The petitioner's general requirement for 'a college degree' without specifying a related field of study was insufficient to meet any of the regulatory criteria.
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