dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Public Relations

📅 Date unknown 👤 Organization 📂 Public Relations

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of an administrative assistant with public relations duties qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for a public relations specialist, citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to establish that the degree requirement is common to the industry, that the petitioner normally requires a degree, or that the duties are uniquely complex.

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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dismissed H-1B Case: Public Relations

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