Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2006): did not establish the proffered position of an electrical
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nursing facility, failed to establish that the proffered position of an electrical engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree is a normal requirement for such a position within the nursing home industry or that the specific duties were sufficiently complex to necessitate an engineering degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex They Require A Degree
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