Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Technical Writing (2005): did not establish the proffered position of technical
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a federal contractor, failed to establish that the proffered position of technical writer qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position, either within the industry or due to the specific duties being so complex as to require such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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