dismissed H-1B Case: Information Technology
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed Sales Manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as a wide range of educational backgrounds are suitable and many managers are promoted from within based on experience. The petitioner's willingness to accept a general business administration degree further weakened its claim that the position required highly specialized knowledge.
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