Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Construction (2015): did not establish the proffered project manager position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a construction business, failed to establish that the proffered project manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not prove that the position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, which is a core requirement for the H-1B visa category.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Minimum Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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