H-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2016): did not establish the proffered 'chef' position qualifies

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a specialty food store, failed to establish that the proffered 'chef' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not prove that the duties of the position require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty, or its equivalent.

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