Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Furniture Design (2005): did not establish the proffered position of 'furniture
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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