H-1B Dismissed — Hospitality Management (2005): did not establish the proffered position of Purchasing

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of Purchasing Director qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that while a bachelor's degree is sometimes preferred for purchasing manager roles, it is not a standard minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as educational requirements vary and other career paths exist.

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