H1B - RFE for graduate pharmacy interns ?

[ravi_varala8]

Hello,
Recently there have been a lot of RFE's issued for graduate pharmacy interns who are applying through chain pharmacies. The RFE is asking to justify that a Bachelor's degree is needed for these positions, since almost all state laws say that there is no need for a Bachelor's degree for an intern. So to respond to the RFE, it has to be demonstrated that there is some meaningful difference between a regular intern and a graduate intern. Also, they have to show it as in industry practice.
Does anyone have any idea about this? Can anyone think of any differences in duties and responsibilites of a regular intern and a graduate intern ?

Attorneys, please help - what would be the best way to get a favorouble decision on this?

 

[GreenCardVirus]

Hello,
Recently there have been a lot of RFE's issued for graduate pharmacy interns who are applying through chain pharmacies. The RFE is asking to justify that a Bachelor's degree is needed for these positions, since almost all state laws say that there is no need for a Bachelor's degree for an intern. So to respond to the RFE, it has to be demonstrated that there is some meaningful difference between a regular intern and a graduate intern. Also, they have to show it as in industry practice.
Does anyone have any idea about this? Can anyone think of any differences in duties and responsibilites of a regular intern and a graduate intern ?

Attorneys, please help - what would be the best way to get a favorouble decision on this?

State Pharmacy Boards require FPGEC Certification to issue Intern Licenses to Foreigh Graduates. And FPGEC certification cannot be obtained unless one is a graduate.

Though there is not much difference in job duties, I am not sure if those still studying in colleges can do patient counselling.