H-1B Dismissed — Education (2007): did not establish the position of school director qualifies

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a preschool, failed to establish that the position of school director qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined, based on the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position, particularly in private preschools. The evidence did not demonstrate that the role met any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.

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