dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Public Relations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of an administrative assistant with public relations duties qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, by consulting the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Is A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require Knowledge Associated With A Degree
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