Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Nursing: did not establish the proffered registered nurse position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered registered nurse position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director concluded that the duties did not require a bachelor's degree, as a nurse with an associate's degree or diploma could perform them, and also noted that the record failed to show the beneficiary held the required state license to practice nursing.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Complexity Of Duties State Licensure Requirement
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