dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Electrical Engineering

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Electrical Engineering

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a laundry and dry cleaning business, failed to establish that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the job duties, which involved maintaining and repairing machinery, were more aligned with those of an industrial machinery repairer, a role that does not typically require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not prove the position was complex enough to necessitate a degree in a specialized field like electrical engineering.

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 Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree

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dismissed H-1B Case: Electrical Engineering

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