Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Interpretation And Translation (2005): did not establish the proffered interpreter/translator
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered interpreter/translator position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the minimum requirement for the position, is common in the industry, or that the duties are sufficiently complex to necessitate such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree Beneficiary'S Qualifications
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