H-1B Dismissed — Education (2020): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a preschool, failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO affirmed the Director's decision, concluding that the position does not meet the statutory requirement of needing a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty, as U.S. Department of Labor resources indicate an associate's degree is typically sufficient for entry.

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