Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Marketing (2006): did not establish the proffered position of Public
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Public Relations Specialist/Marketing qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the minimum requirement for entry, citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook which indicates a wide range of educational backgrounds are suitable. The petitioner did not prove that the duties were uniquely complex or that a specific degree was a common industry requirement for similar roles.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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