Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Marketing (2015): did not establish the proffered marketing manager position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered marketing manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director that the evidence did not prove that the specific duties of the role require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Is A Baccalaureate Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree 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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