dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Journalism
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered news reporter position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position or common to the industry. Additionally, the decision notes that the certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) may not correspond to the petition.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) Labor Condition Application (Lca)
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