dismissed H-1B Case: Journalism
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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.
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