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H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Media Communications
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a university, failed to establish that the proffered 'media communications analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence of record did not prove that the position's duties require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry.
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 The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are 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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