Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Education (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'program
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a Montessori school, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'program director' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not prove that the position's duties necessarily require the attainment of a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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