dismissed H-1B

dismissed H-1B Case: Lawn Care

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Lawn Care

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'lawn care specialist manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for the position according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to provide evidence that the degree requirement is common in the industry, that the petitioner normally requires a degree, or that the duties are sufficiently specialized and complex to necessitate a degree.

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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree

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