Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Medicine (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 Assistant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, noting that the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook does not report a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement for medical assistants, and no other compelling evidence was provided.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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