dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Entertainment Production
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of program director qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement for producers and directors. The petitioner also failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the other alternative criteria, such as an industry-wide standard or duties of sufficient complexity.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position. A Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions. The Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position. The Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree.
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