dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Healthcare Staffing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Quality Assurance Manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the position's duties require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, or that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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