H-1B Dismissed — Fine Arts And Furniture (2006): did not establish the proposed position of purchasing agent

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of purchasing agent qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is not the normal minimum requirement for the occupation, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate that a degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations.

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