dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Freight Forwarding
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'freight traffic consultant' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, concluded that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation and the petitioner failed to satisfy any of the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Degree Requirement In Industry Position'S Complexity/Uniqueness Requiring A Degree Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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