dismissed H-1B Case: Business Operations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'manager of operations' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director found the job duties were too vaguely described to demonstrate the necessity of a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The AAO agreed, concluding the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, failing to prove that a degree is a normal requirement for the position, common in the industry, or necessitated by the complexity of the duties.
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