dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Healthcare Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a health organization, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'services program director' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, such as proving that a bachelor's degree is a normal minimum requirement for the position or is common to the industry for similar roles.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Require Degree
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