Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Hospitality Management: did not establish the proffered operations manager position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered operations manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for such a position in the hotel industry, and the petitioner did not satisfy any of the other regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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