Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Nursing (2005): did not establish the proffered position of operating room
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a hospital, failed to establish that the proffered position of operating room nurse qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for registered nurse positions, and the petitioner failed to provide evidence that its specific position had duties so specialized or complex as to necessitate a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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