Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Publishing (2016): the petitioner, a 'start-up publishing company,' failed to
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a 'start-up publishing company,' failed to establish that the proffered 'Art Director' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate that the duties of the position required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, or that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
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