Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Management Consulting (2023): the proffered position of "associate (management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position of "associate (management consultant)" did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of a wide variety of degrees (such as Business, Law, Economics, and Engineering) and general business degrees without specialization was incompatible with the H-1B program's requirement for a degree in a specific specialty. This broad educational requirement indicated that the position did not require the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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