H-1B Dismissed — Education (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'early

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'early childhood creative programs director' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined the petitioner did not show that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook for 'Training and Development Specialists', the AAO noted that the role accepts degrees from a variety of backgrounds, not a single specific specialty as required by H-1B regulations.

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