H-1B Dismissed — Publishing (2006): did not establish the proposed position of technical writer

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of technical writer qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded, based on the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as specialized knowledge can often be acquired on the job. The petitioner also did not demonstrate that a degree requirement was common to the industry for similar positions.

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