dismissed H-1B Case: Public Relations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a Public Relations Specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a normal minimum requirement for the occupation, citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to prove that the degree requirement was common for similar positions in the industry or that the specific duties were sufficiently complex to necessitate a degree.
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