Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Real Estate (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'visual and
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of 'visual and digital illustrator' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not describe the duties with sufficient detail or establish that the job requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, distinguishing the role from the claimed occupational category of 'Commercial and Industrial Designer'.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Similar Positions Employer Normally Requires Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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