Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Beauty Services (2005): did not establish the proffered position of operations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of operations manager for a beauty services company qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, specifically failing to prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the role, is common in the industry, or is necessitated by the complexity of the duties.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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