dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Social Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new business, failed to prove that the proffered position of 'researcher in social management' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the description of duties to be abstract and unclear, and the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that the position requires a bachelor's degree, is common to the industry, or has specialized and complex duties associated with a degree.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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