dismissed H-1B Case: Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dance studio, failed to establish that the position of dance instructor/specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. The petitioner also did not provide evidence to show that a degree is common to the industry for similar positions or that the petitioner normally requires a degree for the role.
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