H-1B Dismissed — Healthcare (2006): the beneficiary was not qualified to perform the duties of

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was not qualified to perform the duties of the specialty occupation. Although the AAO found that the proffered position of a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) is a specialty occupation, it determined the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required one year of work experience with developmentally disabled persons as mandated by regulations.

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