Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (2016): did not establish the proffered position of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'interpreter/translator' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not prove that the job duties required an educational background, such as a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, as a minimum prerequisite for entry.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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