dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Furniture Design

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Furniture Design

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'furniture designer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the director's finding that the duties described were more aligned with those of a woodworker, an occupation that does not normally require a bachelor's degree, rather than an industrial designer. The petitioner did not prove that a degree is a normal requirement for the position within the industry or for this specific employer.

Criteria Discussed

Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Is Specialized And Complex Requiring A Degree

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