Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Industrial Engineering (2001): the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the duties described, though titled 'industrial engineer,' were actually those of a construction manager. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO concluded that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for a construction manager, and the petitioner's evidence did not establish it was a common industry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations
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