Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Maintenance Supervision (2006): did not establish the proffered position of Maintenance
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Maintenance Supervisor qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for this role. The petitioner did not prove that the duties were uniquely complex or that a degree was a standard requirement within the industry or for the petitioner itself.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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