H-1B Dismissed — Hotel Management (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'Manager of

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of 'Manager of Hotel Operations' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the role involved significant non-managerial duties and, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, concluded that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for such a position in the hotel industry.

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