dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Business Operations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business operations analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the submitted job duties to be vague and concluded that the petitioner did not prove that the position required a specialized bachelor's degree, that such a requirement was common in the industry, or that the duties were sufficiently complex to necessitate a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
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