dismissed H-1B Case: Electrical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of electrical engineer consultant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the described duties, such as inspecting, installing, and overseeing repairs of electrical systems in buildings, are more closely related to those of an electrician, a role which does not normally require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence, such as examples of actual design and development work, to demonstrate the complexity of the position required a degree-level education.
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