Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Healthcare Administration (2006): did not establish the proffered position of 'reimbursement
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a long-term care facility, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'reimbursement specialist' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position, is common to the industry for similar roles, or that the duties are sufficiently complex to necessitate such a degree. The AAO compared the role to a medical records and health information technician, an occupation that does not typically require a baccalaureate degree.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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