Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Hospitality Management (2006): did not establish the proposed position of lodging manager
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of lodging manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, concluded that a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement for the field, as postsecondary training is only 'preferred' and not universally required. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that this specific position was complex enough to necessitate an individual with a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Complexity Of Duties Beneficiary'S Qualifications
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