Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Fashion Design (2015): did not establish the proffered position of a fashion
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a fashion designer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not provide a sufficiently detailed job description to demonstrate that the work was substantive and complex enough to require the services of a person with at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
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