Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2015): did not establish the proffered 'Sous Chef' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Sous Chef' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director, and subsequently the AAO, found that the evidence did not prove that the duties of the position were complex enough to necessitate a bachelor's degree as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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