Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Medical Writing (2005): did not establish the proffered position of medical
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of medical writer/researcher qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the role, is common in the industry, or that the duties are sufficiently complex. The position was deemed more akin to a medical records technician, which does not typically require such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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