Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Journalism (2017): did not establish the proffered "video journalist" position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered "video journalist" position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a generic job description copied from the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which did not sufficiently detail the complexity or specific nature of the duties. Furthermore, the record, including the Handbook itself, indicated that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a consistent minimum requirement for entry into the occupation of a reporter or correspondent.
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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position
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