Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Business Development (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of 'business development associate' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director concluded, and the AAO affirmed, that the petitioner did not establish that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum prerequisite for entry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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