H-1B Sustained — Pharmacy (2007): the director denied the petition, asserting that the

Decision Summary

The director denied the petition, asserting that the 'graduate pharmacist intern' position did not qualify as a specialty occupation because state licensing for interns does not require a degree. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding the petitioner met the criteria by demonstrating that it normally requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy for this specific role. The AAO also determined the duties were essentially those of a pharmacist, requiring specialized knowledge, regardless of the state's intern registration rules.

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