Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Nursing (2005): did not establish the proffered position of a registered
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a hospital, failed to prove that the proffered position of a registered nurse qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the required criteria, such as establishing that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for the position or that the duties are so complex they require knowledge associated with such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normally The Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Is So Specialized And Complex It Requires A Degree
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