Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Public Relations: did not establish the proffered position of a Public
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.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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