H-1B Dismissed — Gas Station/Retail (2004): did not establish the proffered position of technical

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an owner of gas stations and car washes, failed to establish that the proffered position of technical writer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the described duties, while requiring general skills associated with a college education like writing and research, did not necessitate the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge from a specific degree field. Therefore, the position did not meet the regulatory criteria for an H-1B visa.

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