H-1B Dismissed — Hotel Management (2006): did not establish the 'hotel manager' position qualifies as

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the 'hotel manager' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, by consulting the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. Furthermore, the evidence submitted, including an expert opinion letter and job advertisements, was insufficient to establish that a degree requirement is common to the industry for similar positions.

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