dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Landscaping

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Landscaping

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a landscaping company, failed to establish that the proffered position of Training and Development Specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position, is common in the industry, or has been a consistent requirement for the petitioner. The duties were not deemed so specialized or complex as to require knowledge associated with a baccalaureate degree.

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 Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree

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dismissed H-1B Case: Landscaping

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