dismissed H-1B Case: Nursing Services
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proposed position of 'associate director for nursing services' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the position's duties more closely resembled a head nurse or nurse supervisor, which does not require a bachelor's degree as a minimum for entry into the occupation. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, alternative paths like an associate's degree or a diploma are sufficient for registered nursing positions, thus the position did not meet the H-1B specialty occupation criteria.
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