Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Public Relations (2006): did not establish the proffered position of Public
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jewelry wholesaler, failed to establish that the proffered position of Public Relations Specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a generic list of duties, many taken from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, without sufficiently explaining how these duties relate to its specific business or demonstrating that the position's complexity requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
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 Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree
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