H-1B Dismissed — Hotel Management (2007): did not establish the hotel manager position qualifies as a

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the hotel manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, finding that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is not the normal minimum requirement for the position, nor is it common in the industry for similar roles. The director noted that general managerial occupations are not normally considered professional endeavors requiring specific academic degrees.

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