dismissed H-1B Case: Pharmaceuticals
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of 'sterile production specialist' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, concluding that the position was more akin to a science technician, which does not normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. The decision also highlighted inconsistencies in the record and found the petitioner's claims regarding the position's complexity and industry standards were unsupported by sufficient evidence.
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