dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Wholesale Trade
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of 'wholesale purchasing agent' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not establish that the position's duties required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
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