H-1B Dismissed — Hospitality Management (2006): did not establish the proffered position of hotel manager

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of hotel manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry, as employers often accept liberal arts degrees with experience or promote employees without a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not satisfy any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.

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