Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — E-Commerce (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'e-commerce
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'e-commerce business and operations manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner's stated requirement of a general-purpose bachelor's degree in business administration was deemed insufficient, as the position must require a degree in a specific specialty that is directly related to the duties to qualify for H-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Whether A Business Administration Degree Is Sufficiently Specialized
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