H-1B Dismissed — Language Instruction (2004): did not establish the proffered position of a foreign

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a foreign language instructor qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for this role, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the position met any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.

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