Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Hotel Management (2005): did not establish the proffered position of general manager
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of general manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into lodging manager positions. The petitioner did not successfully demonstrate that the industry standard, the employer's own history, or the complexity of the duties necessitated such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Degree
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