Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Personal Care Services (2005): did not establish the proffered position of Administrative
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Administrative Assistant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that none of the four regulatory criteria were met, as the evidence did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a normal requirement for the role, common in the industry, or necessitated by the complexity of the duties.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
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