Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Food Service Management (2015): did not establish the proffered position of 'Area Manager'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Area Manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the position's duties are so specialized and complex that they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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