dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Dance

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Dance

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dance studio, failed to establish that the proffered position of a dance instructor/specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for the position, that such a requirement is common in the industry, or that the duties are sufficiently specialized and complex to necessitate a degree, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Criteria Discussed

A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position. The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree. The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position. The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree.

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dismissed H-1B Case: Dance

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