Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Food Manufacturing (2015): did not establish the proffered "Business Developer"
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered "Business Developer" position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner's stated educational requirement of a general master's degree in business, without specification of a specialty, did not meet the statutory requirement for a degree in a specific specialty directly related to the position's duties.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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