H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'associate vice

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'associate vice president - sales' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the evidence, including the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET for 'Sales Engineers', did not show that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position. The sources indicated that educational requirements for such roles vary significantly and do not consistently demand a specific bachelor's degree.

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