dismissed H-1B Case: Culinary Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered chef position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the decision concluded that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation of chef, as most chefs and head cooks learn their skills through work experience rather than postsecondary education.
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