dismissed H-1B Case: Public Relations
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'public relations specialist' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the position does not meet the regulatory criteria, primarily because a degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry. The decision cited the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which states that a variety of degrees, including general business, are acceptable for the role, undermining the claim that the position requires a body of highly specialized knowledge.
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