Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Nursing (2006): did not establish the proffered position of a registered
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nursing placement agency, failed to establish that the proffered position of a registered nurse qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree is not a standard minimum requirement for registered nurses, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also did not provide sufficient evidence that the specific duties were so complex or unique as to necessitate a degree, especially given the lack of detail about the ultimate work site.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That It Requires A Degree
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